Michigan Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/29/2026 02:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 5:25AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2026 - 2:25am
Expires: 
May 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
The combination of drying fuels, low relative humidity values, and gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger conditions across northern lower Michigan today. West to northwest winds with sustained speeds between 7-12 mph will gust to 20-30 mph at times into this evening. Relative humidity values between 20-30 percent are expected across parts of northern Michigan from late morning into this evening. These conditions support the quick start and spread of wildfires, so be sure to take the proper precautions to prevent fires from starting. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/
Area Description: 
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Otsego; Montmorency; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Manistee; Wexford; Missaukee; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco; Gladwin; Arenac; Charlevoix
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov