Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Harrietta, MI ∙ Fife Lake, MI ∙ Petoskey, MI ∙ Gaylord, MI ∙ Mio, MI ∙ Hubbard Lake, MI ∙ Sleeping Bear Point, MI ∙ Cheboygan County Airport, MI ∙ Standish, MI ∙ Long Lake, MI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 251 AM EDT Mon May 4 2026 ...Elevated fire danger across northern lower Michigan today... Gusty southwest winds and low relative humidity will lead to elevated fire danger today. Winds of 10 to 20 mph and frequent gusts of 25-35 mph will be seen over much northern Michigan late this morning through this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20-35 percent are expected over much of northern lower Michigan. These conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us//.

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