CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH. .A low-level jet bringing southerly winds as high as 35 to 40 mph is expected to co-inside with relative humidities dipping down into the lower to mid 30 percents and ongoing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions Saturday afternoon. While moisture will increase from the west later in the afternoon, the dry and windy conditions will be create 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 from noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * Affected Area. Fire Weather Zone 006 Alger, Fire Weather Zone 007 Luce, Fire Weather Zone 014 Southern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 085 Northern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 086 Western Chippewa, Fire Weather Zone 087 Central Chippewa, Fire Weather Zone 088 Southeast Chippewa, Fire Weather Zone 095 Western Mackinac, Fire Weather Zone 096 Eastern Mackinac and Fire Weather Zone 097 Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island. * Winds. South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity. As low as 30 percent. * Temperatures. Up to 67. * Impacts. Burn restrictions are likely in effect. for more information on burn restrictions. visit the Michigan DNR website at http://www.michigan.gov/burnpermit. all lower case. or by calling 866-922-2876.
