Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 2:53AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 12:53am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE FRIDAY...
.Southwest winds gusting 20 to 30 mph, low relative humidity, and
warm temperatures may lead to critical fire weather conditions
Friday afternoon and early evening across portions of far north
central Wisconsin. Fires could spread quickly in these conditions.
* AFFECTED AREA...Vilas.
* TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest around 15 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...around 80.
* IMPACTS...Fires will start easily and spread quickly in these
conditions. Outdoor burning should not be attempted. Visit the
Wisconsin DNR website at
apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/#/BurnRestrictions and click on the
appropriate county to view current burning restrictions.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
may occur. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity,
warm temperatures, and dry fuels may create dangerous wildland
fire conditions. Firefighters, emergency management, and law
enforcement should monitor forecasts for updates on this
potentially dangerous wildland fire situation.
Area Description:
Vilas
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI