Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:04PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
At 803 PM EDT/703 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Watson to near Powers to near Cedar River. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Escanaba, Gladstone, Watson, Rapid River, Chatham, Trenary, La Branche, Rock, U.S. 41 between Trenary and Rapid River, Ford River, Wilson, Bark River, Brampton, Whitney, Ensign, Cornell, Forest Lake, Kiva, Diffin, and Hyde.
Special Marine Warning issued May 16 at 12:13AM EDT until May 16 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
SMWMQT The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI... Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore... Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border... Munising to Grand Marais MI... * Until 115 AM EDT. * At 1213 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 nm south of Superior Shoal to 17 nm
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 8:03PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
At 803 PM EDT/703 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Winchester to 9 miles southwest of Watersmeet to near Crystal Lake Scout Reservation. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Marenisco, Watersmeet, Bergland, Bruce Crossing, Paulding, Northern Lake Gogebic, Trout Creek, Presque Isle Reservoir, Pomeroy Lake, Lake Gogebic State Park, Thousand Island Lake, Bond Falls, Ewen, and Merriweather.
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 6:36AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Gusty south to southeast winds as high as 15 to 20 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall will lead to elevated wildfire potential this afternoon across western Upper Michigan. Avoid outdoor burning today. 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.
Small Craft Advisory issued May 12 at 9:46PM EDT until May 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. * WHERE...Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Gust southerly winds as high as 25 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall is leading to elevated wildfire potential this afternoon and evening across the eastern half of Upper Michigan. Avoid outdoor burning today. 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.
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 9:23AM EDT until May 12 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS THE WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA... .Hot, dry, and breezy weather will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the western Upper Peninsula today. Southerly wind gusts up to 20-25mph are expected, with temperatures peaking well into the 80s and even lower 90s. This, along with minimum relative humidity as low as the mid teens, will lead 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 10 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 6:35AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Gusty southerly winds as high as 20 to 30 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall will lead to elevated to critical wildfire potential today across the UP, especially the interior west. Avoid outdoor burning today. 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.
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Gusty south to southwest winds as high as 20 to 30 mph with isolated higher gusts to 35 mph in downslope locations near Lake Superior, combined with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall will lead to elevated wildfire potential through this evening across central and eastern Upper Michigan. Avoid outdoor burning today. 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.
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