Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The combination of dry surface conditions, low afternoon relative
humidity values, and gusty east to southeast winds will result in
elevated fire danger conditions across northern lower Michigan
the remainder of this afternoon. Sustained winds of 7 to 15 mph
with gusts of 20 to 30 mph will be seen over northern Michigan
this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 35
percent are expected over much of northern lower Michigan. These
conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning
restrictions and fire danger before burning.
For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see
www.dnr.state.mi.us//.
Area Description:
Emmet; Cheboygan; Leelanau; Antrim; Otsego; Montmorency; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Crawford; Oscoda; Manistee; Wexford; Missaukee; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Gladwin; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov