Watersmeet, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR GOGEBIC AND
ONTONAGON COUNTIES...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon and Fire
Weather Zone 009 Gogebic.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 32 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.

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