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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1013 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-161415-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
1013 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Elevated fire danger is expected this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Elevated fire danger is expected Saturday.

There will be chances for thunderstorms Sunday and Monday. Strong
thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon/night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
336 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-098-099-160000-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City,
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort,
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee,
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City,
Gladwin, Standish, St. James, and Charlevoix
336 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026

...Elevated fire danger across northern lower Michigan today...

The combination of dry surface conditions, low afternoon relative
humidity values, and gusty south to southwest winds will result in
elevated fire danger conditions across northern lower Michigan today.
Sustained winds of 10 to 18 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph will be
seen over northern Michigan late this morning through this afternoon.
Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are expected
over much of northern lower Michigan. These conditions could lead
to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire
danger before burning.

For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see
www.dnr.state.mi.us//.

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