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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
433 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

MIZ005>007-010>014-085-051200-
Marquette-Alger-Luce-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-
Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft-
433 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /333 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Areas of frost are expected inland from Lake Superior tonight.
See the latest Weather Message for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Southerly wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected on Saturday.
Low relative humidity, dry conditions and the gusty winds will
lead to critical wildfire conditions on Saturday. Any fires that
start could spread rapidly.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
503 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH...

.A low-level jet bringing southerly winds as high as 35 to 40 mph
is expected to co-inside with relative humidities dipping down
into the lower to mid 30 percents and ongoing abnormally dry to
severe drought conditions Saturday afternoon. While moisture will
increase from the west later in the afternoon, the dry and windy
conditions will be create an ideal environment for rapid fire
growth and spread.

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/O.NEW.KMQT.FW.W.0001.241005T1600Z-241005T2100Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Gogebic-
Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Houghton-
503 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /403 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TO 5 PM
EDT /4 PM CDT/ SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
WESTERN AND CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN...

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/ to 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ Saturday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 001 Keweenaw, Fire Weather
  Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 003 Northern Houghton,
  Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette,
  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 and Fire Weather Zone
  084 Southern Houghton.

* Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 33 percent.

* Temperatures...Up to 70.

* Impacts...Burn restrictions are likely in effect. for more
  information on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR
  website at http://www.michigan.gov/burnpermit...all lower
  case...or by calling 866-922-2876.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
341 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024

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/O.NEW.KMQT.FR.Y.0005.241005T0600Z-241005T1300Z/
Marquette-Alger-Luce-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern
Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Iron Mountain, Gwinn, Marquette,
Gladstone, Iron River, Grand Marais, Menominee, Seney, Munising,
Newberry, Manistique, and Escanaba
341 PM EDT Fri Oct 4 2024 /241 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024/

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM EDT /8
AM CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
  However, closer to Lake Superior, temperatures will not fall as
  much as farther inland, preventing frost formation near Lake
  Superior.

* WHERE...Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee,
  Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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Rolfson

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