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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI

1037 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024



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1037 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024



...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...



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

Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.



* Winds...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.



* Humidity...As low as 25 percent.



* Temperatures...In the mid 60s.



* 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. A combination of

strong winds and low relative humidity 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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For more information from the National Weather Service visit...

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