Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Cross Village, MI ∙ Mackinaw City, MI ∙ Tower, MI ∙ National City, MI ∙ Oscoda, MI ∙ Crystal Downs Country Club, MI ∙ Hardwood Acres, MI ∙ Williamsburg, MI ∙ Alger, MI ∙ Point Lookout, MI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 300 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026 ...Elevated fire danger across northern lower Michigan today... A combination of drying surface conditions, very low afternoon relative humidity values, and at times gusty west to southwest winds will result in elevated fire danger conditions across northern lower Michigan today. Sustained winds of 10 to 15 mph with occasional gusts of 20 to 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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