Durand, MI Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Durand.

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Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:49PM EDT until May 16 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... .Warm, dry, and breezy weather this afternoon and evening will lead to critical fire weather conditions across western and central Upper Michigan. High temperatures in the 70s to lower 80s coupled with northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph and RHs in the 15-25% range will be conducive to rapid fire growth and spread this afternoon into this evening. Follow all burn bans in place as weather conditions are ideal for rapid fire spread! * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette, Fire Weather Zone 006 Alger, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather Zone 010 Iron, Fire Weather Zone 011 Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 012 Menominee, Fire Weather Zone 013 Delta, Fire Weather Zone 014 Southern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Northern Schoolcraft. * TIMING...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 9:29AM EDT until May 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

...High Fire Danger this Afternoon... .Critically dry air will move in this afternoon behind a frontal passage. Southwest winds will strengthen around midday to 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts up to 20 to 25 mph. Winds will turn west this afternoon, remaining gusty. Skies will become clear this afternoon and temperatures will rise into the high 70s to low 80s. Afternoon humidity will drop to 18% to 25%, and will overlap with gusty winds starting early afternoon and lasting through the early evening hours. These conditions will combine with low fuel moisture and result in high fire danger this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WIND...West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts 20 to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity as low as 18 to 25 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Interior northeast lower Michigan. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:27AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Gusty westerly winds as high as 25 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential from late this morning into the early evening across the far eastern U.P. Winds will shift northwest this afternoon as secondary cold front pushes across the area. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:27AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Gusty westerly winds as high as 30 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential late this morning into the afternoon across the Keweenaw. Winds will shift northwest this afternoon as a secondary cold front pushes across the area with some humidity recoveries as temperatures begin to cool. 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.