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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
942 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-098-099-060000-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City,
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort,
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee,
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City,
Gladwin, Standish, St. James, and Charlevoix
942 AM EDT Tue May 5 2026

...Elevated fire danger across northern lower Michigan today...

Gusty west to northwest winds and low relative humidity will lead
to elevated fire danger again today. Sustained winds of 15 to 20
mph and frequent gusts around 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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