Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 10:40AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 8:40am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
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 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 80s.
* 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