WWUS83 KMQT 050834 RFWMQT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Marquette MI 434 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024 ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY... .A low-level jet bringing southerly winds as high as 35 to 45 mph along with ongoing drought conditions and relative humidities dipping down from the upper 20s to mid 30s percent range this afternoon will lead to critical fire weather conditions today. While moisture will increase from the west later in the afternoon, the dry and windy conditions will create an ideal environment for rapid fire growth and spread. MIZ001>005-009>013-084-052100- /O.CON.KMQT.FW.W.0001.241005T1600Z-241005T2100Z/ Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Gogebic- Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Houghton- 434 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024 /334 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 001 Keweenaw, Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 003 Northern Houghton, Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette, 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 and Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 30 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 70. * Impacts...Burn restrictions are in effect. For more information on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR website at http://www.michigan.gov/burnpermit...all lower case...or by calling 866-922-2876. 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. && $$ MIZ006-007-014-085>088-095>097-060000- /O.CON.KMQT.FW.W.0001.241005T1600Z-241006T0000Z/ Alger-Luce-Southern Schoolcraft-Northern Schoolcraft- Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- 434 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN UPPER MICHIGAN... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 006 Alger, Fire Weather Zone 007 Luce, Fire Weather Zone 014 Southern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 085 Northern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 086 Western Chippewa, Fire Weather Zone 087 Central Chippewa, Fire Weather Zone 088 Southeast Chippewa, Fire Weather Zone 095 Western Mackinac, Fire Weather Zone 096 Eastern Mackinac and Fire Weather Zone 097 Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 27 to 32 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 69. * Impacts...Burn restrictions are in effect. For more information on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR website at http://www.michigan.gov/burnpermit...all lower case...or by calling 866-922-2876. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures and exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire conditions. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials, fireworks, chain saws, and all-terrain vehicles all have the potential to throw a spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive fire. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. && $$ Voss