Michigan Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/04/2026 11:45

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 4 at 2:45PM EDT until May 4 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires: 
May 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...As low as 19 percent. Higher relative humidities along the Lake Huron shoreline. * Impacts...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Visit the Michigan DNR website for more information.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
Midland; Bay; Huron; Saginaw; Tuscola; Sanilac; Shiawassee; Genesee; Lapeer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov