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Wexford County Emergency Management
Friday July 6th, 2018 :: 07:03 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Red Flag Warning in effect until 8pm. Any fires that develop can spread rapidly; avoid outdoor burning.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR WARM TEMPERATURES AND LOW HUMIDITY ACROSS ALL OF NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a RED FLAG
WARNING, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT
this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...All of northern lower Michigan.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the middle to upper 70s.

* HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent most areas. Lowest humidity inland,
away from coastlines.

* WINDS...North around 10 mph. Gusts to 20 mph possible early this
morning. Winds weakening through the day.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will be able to spread
rapidly. 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 can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Address/Location
Wexford County Emergency Management
437 E Division St
Cadillac, MI 49601

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-942-7656

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