West Branch, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Elevated fire danger across northern lower Michigan today...

The combination of dry surface conditions, low afternoon relative
humidity values, and gusty east to southeast winds will result in
elevated fire danger conditions across northern lower Michigan
this. Sustained winds of 7 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph
will be seen over northern Michigan this afternoon. Minimum
relative humidity values of 20 to 35 percent are expected over
much of northern lower Michigan. These conditions could lead to
rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger
before burning.

For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see
www.dnr.state.mi.us//.