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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
358 AM EDT Sat May 16 2026

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Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
358 AM EDT Sat May 16 2026 /258 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Low relative humidities paired with gusty winds and warm
temperatures today will lead to elevated to critical fire weather
conditions. See the latest Red Flag Warning for additional
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Thunderstorms are expected on Sunday through Tuesday. Some of the
storms may be strong to severe, especially on Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
332 AM EDT Sat May 16 2026

...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!

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/O.CON.KMQT.FW.W.0002.260516T1500Z-260517T0100Z/
Ontonagon-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-
Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
332 AM EDT Sat May 16 2026 /232 AM CDT Sat May 16 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures and
exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire
conditions. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials,
fireworks, chain saws, and all-terrain vehicles all have the
potential to throw a spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive
fire.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

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