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Newaygo County Emergency Services
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 :: 10:27 a.m. EDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* Winds...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* Temperatures...In the 70s.

* Fuels...Land management agencies are observing fuel conditions that are favorable for fires to spread.

* Impacts...Burn restrictions are likely in effect. For more information on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR website at www.michigan.gov/burnpermit or call 866-922-2876.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MASON ... LAKE ... OSCEOLA ... CLARE ... OCEANA ... NEWAYGO ... MECOSTA ... ISABELLA ... MUSKEGON ... MONTCALM ... GRATIOT ... OTTAWA ... KENT ... IONIA ... CLINTON ... ALLEGAN ... BARRY ... EATON ... INGHAM

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Be careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a wildfire. Camping...outdoor grills...smoking materials...chain saws...and all terrain vehicles all have the potential to throw a spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive fire.

Address/Location
Newaygo County Emergency Services
E Newell St
White Cloud, MI 49349

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-689-7354

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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

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