Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Friday
The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* TIMING...11 AM to 9 PM Today.
* WIND...Mainly south winds of 5 to 10 mph. Lake breeze formation expected this afternoon. Gusts of 15-20 mph possible behind the lake breeze.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 13 to 18 percent away from lakeshore areas. Humidities may remain below 25 percent behind the lake breeze.
* TEMPERATURES...75 to 86 degrees. Cooler temps of 65 to 75 near the lakeshore.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EMMET ... CHEBOYGAN ... PRESQUE ISLE ... LEELANAU ... ANTRIM ... OTSEGO ... MONTMORENCY ... ALPENA ... BENZIE ... GRAND TRAVERSE ... KALKASKA ... CRAWFORD ... OSCODA ... ALCONA ... MANISTEE ... WEXFORD ... MISSAUKEE ... ROSCOMMON ... OGEMAW ... IOSCO ... GLADWIN ... ARENAC ... CHARLEVOIX
Instructions:
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
Gladwin County
555 W Cedar Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 989-426-6871
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP GLADWIN followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning