A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN... * AFFECTED AREA...Most of northern lower Michigan. * TIMING...Through early this evening. * WIND...Southwest winds this morning turn out of the northwest this afternoon at 8-15 mph. Gusts around 20 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 35 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.