Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 9:56PM EDT until May 16 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY, MAY 16TH...
.Warm, dry, and breezy weather on Saturday will lead to critical
fire weather conditions across western and central Upper Michigan.
While highs are only expected to get into the 70s to lower 80s,
west to eventually northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph and RHs falling into the teen percents will allow for
rapid fire growth and spread during the late morning to afternoon
hours on Saturday. Follow all burn bans in place as weather
conditions are ideal for rapid fire spread!
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather
Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette, Fire Weather
Zone 006 Alger, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather
Zone 010 Iron, Fire Weather Zone 011 Dickinson, Fire Weather
Zone 012 Menominee, Fire Weather Zone 013 Delta, Fire Weather
Zone 014 Southern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern
Houghton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Northern Schoolcraft.
* TIMING...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/
Saturday.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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.
Area Description:
Ontonagon; Baraga; Marquette; Alger; Gogebic; Iron; Dickinson; Menominee; Delta; Southern Schoolcraft; Southern Houghton; Northern Schoolcraft
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov