Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Alanson, MI ∙ Hale, MI ∙ False Presque Isle, MI ∙ Manistee County Blacker Airport, MI ∙ Maple Grove, MI ∙ Wedgewood, MI ∙ Falmouth, MI ∙ Carp Lake, MI ∙ Benzonia, MI ∙ Caberfae, MI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 942 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026 ...Elevated fire danger across northern lower Michigan today... Gusty west to northwest winds and low relative humidity will lead to elevated fire danger again today. Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph and frequent gusts around 30 mph will be seen over northern Michigan late this morning through this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are expected over 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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