Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 1:56PM EDT until May 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

…CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS EVENING…

.Warm, dry, and breezy conditions continue the rest of today with
strong southerly wind gusts around 20-30mph common across the
western U.P. However, some stronger gusts to around 35mph are also
possible. Meanwhile, temperatures are rising well into the 70s,
with some locations even peaking above 80 this afternoon. Relative
humidity currently around 20-30% across the area should bottom
out in the teens to lower 20s this afternoon. This will contribute
to an ideal environment for rapid fire growth and spread.

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening.

* 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 009 Gogebic,
Fire Weather Zone 010 Iron and Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern
Houghton.

* TIMING…Until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening.

* WINDS…Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.