Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 28 at 9:00AM EDT until April 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2025 - 6:00am
Expires:
April 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today...
.Stronger south winds with frequent gusts combine with a dry
airmass today. South winds of 5 to 10 mph with frequent gusts up
to 20 mph will become 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph by
early afternoon today. Humidity values will dip quickly late this
morning, becoming 20% to 25% by early afternoon. These conditions
will last through the mid and late afternoon hours. Winds continue
to strengthen this evening, however moisture will begin to move in
from the west. Sunny skies and mixing heights around 4kft will
lead to unstable air today. NE lower will likely see the longest
critical conditions, possibly lasting into the evening hours.
The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 017, 018, 022, 023, 024,
028, 029, 030, 034, 035, 036, 041, and 042.
* WIND...South winds of 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts up to 30
mph. Winds will strengthen this evening.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity 20% to 25%. The lowest
values will be over interior areas.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Chances for thunderstorms tonight.
* HIGHEST THREAT...Highest threat areas will be interior
locations.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Otsego; Montmorency; Alpena; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco; Gladwin; Arenac
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI