Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1218 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...THE PASSAGE OF A COLD FRONT TO BRING RED FLAG CONDITIONS TO
WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA THIS AFTERNOON...

.A cold front will pass through west central MN around noon
today. Southwest winds will become west-northwest behind the
front, with the winds gusting to as high as 40 mph this
afternoon. To go with those winds, afternoon humidity values are
expected to fall to between 20 and 25 percent, resulting in
critical fire weather conditions.

MNZ047-054>056-064-073-060100-
/O.CON.KMPX.FW.W.0009.241005T1800Z-241006T0100Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
1218 PM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR THE COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES IN WEST
CENTRAL MINNESOTA...

* WIND...South shifting to the west sustained at 20-25 mph
  gusting to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Marquette MI
434 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...

.A low-level jet bringing southerly winds as high as 35 to 45 mph
along with ongoing drought conditions and relative humidities
dipping down from the upper 20s to mid 30s percent range this
afternoon will lead to critical fire weather conditions today.
While moisture will increase from the west later in the afternoon,
the dry and windy conditions will create an ideal environment for
rapid fire growth and spread.

MIZ001>005-009>013-084-052100-
/O.CON.KMQT.FW.W.0001.241005T1600Z-241005T2100Z/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Gogebic-
Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Houghton-
434 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024 /334 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/
TODAY TO 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL UPPER MICHIGAN...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 001 Keweenaw, Fire Weather
  Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 003 Northern Houghton,
  Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette,
  Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather Zone 010 Iron,
  Fire Weather Zone 011 Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 012
  Menominee, Fire Weather Zone 013 Delta and Fire Weather Zone
  084 Southern Houghton.

* Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 30 percent.

* Temperatures...Up to 70.

* Impacts...Burn restrictions are in effect. For more information
  on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR website at
  http://www.michigan.gov/burnpermit...all lower case...or by
  calling 866-922-2876.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.

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