Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 23:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 2:38AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Strengthening southeast winds and dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Winds of 10 to 20 mph with frequent gusts up to 25 to 35 mph will be seen over much of northern MI this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are expected over interior locations of northeast lower. These conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/.
Area Description: 
Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Otsego; Montmorency; Alpena; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco; Gladwin; Arenac
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI