Cedar River Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Cedar River.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 9:23AM EDT until May 12 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS THE WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA... .Hot, dry, and breezy weather will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the western Upper Peninsula today. Southerly wind gusts up to 20-25mph are expected, with temperatures peaking well into the 80s and even lower 90s. This, along with minimum relative humidity as low as the mid teens, will lead to an ideal environment for rapid fire growth and spread. The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 001 Keweenaw, Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 003 Northern Houghton, Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather Zone 010 Iron, Fire Weather Zone 011 Dickinson and Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton. * TIMING...Until 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 6:35AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Gusty southerly winds as high as 20 to 30 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall will lead to elevated to critical wildfire potential today across the UP, especially the interior west. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.