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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026

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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-
244 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Elevated fire danger is expected into early this evening.

A few thunderstorms are possible tonight. Severe storms are not
expected.

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

High fire danger is expected Saturday. Please see the Fire Weather
Watch for additional details.

There will be additional chances for thunderstorms Sunday through
Tuesday. 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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
251 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026

...High Fire Danger Saturday Afternoon...

.Combination of near critical afternoon humidity coupled with
breezy conditions will result in high fire danger Saturday
afternoon.

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Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Charlevoix-
251 PM EDT Fri May 15 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
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...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through
Saturday evening.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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