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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI

246 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026



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246 PM EDT Mon May 4 2026



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



The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red

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



* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.



* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.



* Temperatures...In the mid 70s.



* Impacts...Burn restrictions are likely in effect. For more 

  information on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR 

  website at www.michigan.gov/burnpermit or call 866-922-2876. 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions

are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of

strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can

contribute to extreme fire behavior.



Be careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a

wildfire. Camping...outdoor grills...smoking materials...chain

saws...and all terrain vehicles all have the potential to throw a

spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive fire. 



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