Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 3:57PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon and Fire
Weather Zone 009 Gogebic.
* TIMING...Until 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ Sunday.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph...diminishing
to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph late tonight into Sunday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 31 percent this
afternoon...recovering to 60 to 70 percent tonight. Sunday, as
low as 30 to 40 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. 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 and
exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire
conditions. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials,
fireworks, chain saws, and all-terrain vehicles all have the
potential to throw a spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive
fire.
Area Description:
Ontonagon; Gogebic
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov