The combination of drying fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty
winds will result in elevated fire danger conditions across central
lower Michigan today. East winds between 5-10 mph will gust to
15-20 mph through this afternoon. Relative humidity values as low as
20-30 percent are expected. These conditions support the quick start
and spread of wildfires, so be sure to take the proper precautions.
At 732 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles north of Kaw Lake, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Newkirk, Kaw City, northern Kaw Lake, and Hardy.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
At 706 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kildare, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ponca City, Newkirk, Kaw City, Kildare, Chilocco, Kaw Lake, Hardy,
and Peckham.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 2 to 4 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
The combination of drying fuels, low relative humidity values, and
gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger conditions across
northern lower Michigan today. East winds between 5-10 mph will
gust to 15-20 mph at times through this afternoon. Relative
humidity values between 20-30 percent are expected across parts of
interior northern Michigan with the potential for localized
minimum relative humidity readings in the teens. These conditions
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
At 344 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Miltonvale, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor
objects and vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Miltonvale, Wells, Oak Hill, and Idana.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
At 311 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles west of Delphos to 3 miles north of
Tescott. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor
objects and vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Minneapolis, Delphos, and Ada.
Gusty southeast winds as high as 20 mph, combined with dry and
warm conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential
this afternoon across must of the interior west/southwest.
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.