Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Iron Mountain Ford Airport, MI ∙ Trowbridge Park, MI ∙ Winona, MI ∙ Houghton, MI ∙ Champion, MI ∙ Blake Point, MI ∙ Ralph, MI ∙ Traverse Point, MI ∙ Northland, MI ∙ K. I. Sawyer, MI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Marquette MI 343 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026 ...ELEVATED WILDFIRE POTENTIAL FOR THE KEWEENAW AND CENTRAL U.P. DUE TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY AND WARM CONDITIONS... Southwest winds gusting as high as 30 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions with humidity of 20-30% and temperatures in the 70s to low 80s, will lead to elevated wildfire potential this afternoon and early evening over much of the central U.P. and Keweenaw. 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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