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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 1:56 AM May. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 9 PM EDT /8 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 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette, Fire Weather Zone 006 Alger, 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, Fire Weather Zone 014 Southern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Northern Schoolcraft. * TIMING...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:43 AM May. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft occurring. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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