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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI

245 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026



MIZ047>049-053>055-060>062-042300-

/O.NEW.KDTX.FW.W.0001.260504T1845Z-260504T2300Z/

Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-

Lapeer-

245 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026



...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...



The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Red

Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.



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



* Humidity...As low as 19 percent. Higher relative humidities

  along the Lake Huron shoreline.



* Impacts...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Outdoor

  burning is not recommended. Visit the Michigan DNR website for 

  more information.



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 and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme

fire behavior.



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For more information from the National Weather Service visit...

http://www.weather.gov/dtx/fire