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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
422 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026

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Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
422 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026 /322 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Low relative humidities paired with gusty winds and warm
temperatures today will lead to elevated to critical fire weather
conditions. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for the west on
where critical fire weather conditions are expected. See the
latest Red Flag Warning for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Low relative humidities paired with gusty winds and warm
temperatures Saturday will lead to elevated fire weather
conditions.

.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
335 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...

.Warm, dry, and breezy weather today will lead to critical fire
weather conditions over western Upper Michigan. Southwest winds
between 10 to 20 mph will gust of 30 to 35 mph. Meanwhile,
temperatures climb into the low 80s with minimum relative
humidities near 20 percent. This environment is favorable for
rapid fire growth and spread.

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Ontonagon-Baraga-Gogebic-Iron-Southern Houghton-
335 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026 /235 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN UPPER MICHIGAN...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather
  Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather
  Zone 010 Iron and Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton.

* TIMING...From 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM EDT
  /8 PM CDT/ this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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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