Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today. .Stronger south winds with frequent gusts combine with a dry airmass today. South winds of 5 to 10 mph with frequent gusts up to 20 mph will become 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph by early afternoon today. Humidity values will dip quickly late this morning, becoming 20% to 25% by early afternoon. These conditions will last through the mid and late afternoon hours. Winds continue to strengthen this evening, however moisture will begin to move in from the west. Sunny skies and mixing heights around 4kft will lead to unstable air today. NE lower will likely see the longest critical conditions, possibly lasting into the evening hours. The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA. Fire weather zones 017, 018, 022, 023, 024, 028, 029, 030, 034, 035, 036, 041, and 042. * WIND. South winds of 10 to 15 mph with frequent gusts up to 30 mph. Winds will strengthen this evening. * HUMIDITY. Minimum relative humidity 20% to 25%. The lowest values will be over interior areas. * THUNDERSTORMS. Chances for thunderstorms tonight. * HIGHEST THREAT. Highest threat areas will be interior locations. * IMPACTS. any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
