Gaylord, MI – Elevated fire danger will threaten parts of northern Michigan on Monday, with dry air and breezy conditions increasing the risk across the central and northeastern Lower Peninsula.
According to the US National Weather Service in Gaylord, critical fire conditions are expected as relative humidity drops to between 26% and 30%, combined with sustained winds of 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. The longest duration of these dangerous conditions is forecast across the Northeastern Lower Peninsula.
Communities from Cadillac to Sault Ste. Marie could see heightened fire risk throughout the day. Local officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and check with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for county-specific restrictions at michigan.gov/dnr. Even routine activities like mowing or campfires could easily ignite new fires under Monday’s dry and windy setup.
Drivers along M-32 and US-131 should stay alert for any signs of smoke near roadways, and homeowners are encouraged to secure outdoor equipment that could spark. This level of fire danger is not uncommon for late April, but officials warn that dry conditions can rapidly escalate.
The elevated fire threat is expected to ease by Monday evening, though additional advisories may be issued if winds persist into Tuesday.
