Authorities have declared a Red Flag Warning today for the east half of Upper Michigan including Menominee County due to extreme fire danger
Critical relative humidity values down to 15 to 20 percent and
winds gusting as high as 20 to possibly 30 mph will result in
dangerous fire weather conditions
…RED FLAG WARNING IS EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
Burn restrictions are in effect. For more information
on burn restrictions…visit the Michigan DNR website.
IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN…ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THURSDAY…
Very dry conditions, with relative humidity falling into the
15 to 25 percent range, will result in elevated fire potential
this afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
Residents are urged to be careful with any activities that could
potentially lead to a wildland fire. Campfires, outdoor grills,
smoking materials, chain saws, fireworks, and all-terrain
vehicles all have the potential to throw a spark and ignite a
fire. Avoid outdoor burning.
Visit the Wisconsin DNR website to view current burning restrictions.
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