Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Monday
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidity...around 20 percent.
* Impacts...Vegetation has dried significantly in the last 24 hours. This has increased the likelihood of any fire that starts, to spread quickly. 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 ... VAN BUREN ... KALAMAZOO ... CALHOUN ... JACKSON
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
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way
Fulton, MI 49052
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-729-5151
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP NHBP 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