Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights.

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Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:43AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

At 342 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles west of Silver Lake SP to 37 miles east of Winthrop Harbor. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grand Rapids... Muskegon... Holland... Grand Haven... Ludington... Hart... Newaygo... White Cloud... Baldwin... Wyoming... Kentwood... Walker... Shelby... Grandville... Muskegon Heights... East Grand Rapids... Hudsonville... Rockford... Zeeland... Coopersville...

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 3:32AM EDT until May 16 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY, MAY 16TH... .Warm, dry, and breezy weather on Saturday will lead to critical fire weather conditions across western and central Upper Michigan. While highs are only expected to get into the 70s to lower 80s, west to eventually northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph and RHs falling into the 18-25% range will allow for rapid fire growth and spread during the late morning to afternoon hours on today. 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...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...West-northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Winds shift northwest this afternoon over the central and west and north-northwest over the east. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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 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.

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.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 2:29AM EDT until May 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

...High Fire Danger this Afternoon... .Combination of near critical afternoon humidity coupled with breezy conditions will result in high fire danger this afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 016, 017, 018, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, and 099. * WIND...West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts 20 to 25 mph, occasionally up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity as low as 20 to 30 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Northeast lower Michigan just away from the Lake Huron coast. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.