Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 15 at 2:34PM EDT until May 16 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...
.Warm, dry, and breezy weather today will lead to critical fire
weather conditions over western Upper Michigan. Southwest winds
between 10 to 20 mph will gust of 30 to 35 mph. Meanwhile,
temperatures climb into the low 80s with minimum relative
humidities near 20 percent. This environment is favorable for
rapid fire growth and spread.
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather
Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather
Zone 010 Iron and Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/
this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures and
exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire
conditions. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials,
fireworks, chain saws, and all-terrain vehicles all have the
potential to throw a spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive
fire.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Ontonagon; Baraga; Gogebic; Iron; Southern Houghton
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov