Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
249 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026

MIZ001-003>007-010>014-084>088-095-096-102100-
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-Iron-
Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-Southern Houghton-
Northern Schoolcraft-Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
249 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026 /149 PM CDT 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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LH