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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI

823 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024



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823 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024



...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS

EVENING...



The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red

Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this

evening.



* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.



* Relative Humidity...around 20 percent.



* Impacts...Vegetation has dried significantly in the last 24

  hours. This has increased the likelihood of any fire that

  starts, to spread quickly.



  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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