Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Eagle River, MI ∙ West Ishpeming, MI ∙ Little Lake, MI ∙ Cooks, MI ∙ Point La Barbe, MI ∙ Connorville, MI ∙ Stambaugh, MI ∙ Escanaba, MI ∙ Seney National Wildlife Refuge, MI ∙ Kinross, MI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Marquette MI 635 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025 ...ELEVATED TO CRITICAL WILDFIRE POTENTIAL FOR ALL OF UPPER MICHIGAN DUE TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY AND WARM CONDITIONS... Gusty southerly winds as high as 20 to 30 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall will lead to elevated to critical wildfire potential today across the UP, especially the interior west. Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.

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