Alertes en vigueurManistee

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening.
Affected Area: Northern lower Michigan.
Wind: Sustained southwest winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 30-45 mph. Locally higher gusts to 50 mph possible across open areas and near the immediate lakeshores.
Humidity: Minimum relative humidities between 15-25 percent across interior northern Michigan and along the Lake Huron shorelines. Higher relative humidities along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered showers and storms possible this afternoon and evening.
Impacts: any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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 can contribute to extreme fire behavior.