Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 2:38PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ Saturday to 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon and Fire
Weather Zone 009 Gogebic.
* TIMING...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ Saturday to 6 PM EDT /5 PM
CDT/ Sunday.
* WINDS...Saturday, south 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Sunday, south 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Saturday, as low as 32 percent. Recover to
55-60 percent Saturday night. Sunday, as low as 32 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.
Area Description:
Ontonagon; Gogebic
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov