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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1013 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-061300-
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 Tue May 5 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Elevated fire danger today in northern lower Michigan, due to
gusty winds and low humidity.

Frost/freeze conditions are expected tonight across northern
Michigan.

Localized flooding will linger near rivers, lakes, and poor
drainage areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Frost/freeze conditions return Wednesday night and continue each
night through the remainder of the week.

Localized flooding will linger near rivers, lakes, and poor
drainage areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected.

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

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1240 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026

MIZ016>018-021>024-026>030-032>036-098-099-060445-
/O.NEW.KAPX.FZ.W.0005.260506T0500Z-260506T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Charlevoix-
1240 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing with temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
  sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
942 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-098-099-060000-
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
942 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026

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

Gusty west to northwest winds and low relative humidity will lead
to elevated fire danger again today. Sustained winds of 15 to 20
mph and frequent gusts around 30 mph will be seen over northern
Michigan late this morning through this afternoon. Minimum
relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are expected over
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//.

$$

JZ

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