Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Portage Lake, MI ∙ Eagle Harbor, MI ∙ Ingalls, MI ∙ Escanaba, MI ∙ Seney National Wildlife Refuge, MI ∙ Hessel, MI ∙ Torch Lake, MI ∙ Quinnesec, MI ∙ Powers, MI ∙ Rapid River, MI

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Marquette MI 249 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...ELEVATED WILDFIRE POTENTIAL FOR MOST OF THE U.P. DUE TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY AND WARM CONDITIONS... Gusty southerly winds as high as 30mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and minimal recent rainfall will lead to elevated wildfire potential this weekend across most of the U.P. Obey local burn restrictions. 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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