Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

Issued

Jun 17, 2021, 9:12 AM EDT (13:12 UTC)

In effect from

Jun 17, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT

Expired

Jun 17, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS Grand Rapids, MI

The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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174 
WWUS83 KGRR 171312
RFWGRR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
912 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021

MIZ037>040-043-044-172115-
/O.UPG.KGRR.FW.A.0003.210617T1500Z-210618T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.FW.W.0003.210617T1500Z-210618T0000Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-
912 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.

* Temperatures...In the mid 80s.

* Impacts...The potential exists for fires to grow out of 
  control quickly this afternoon due to warm, dry and breezy 
  conditions. Burn restrictions are likely in effect. for more 
  information on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR 
  website at www.michigan.gov/burnpermit or call 866-922-2876.

* Impacts...The potential exists for fires to grow out of control
  quickly this afternoon due to warm, dry and breezy conditions.
  Burn restrictions are likely in effect. for more information on
  burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR website at 
  www.michigan.gov/burnpermit or call 866-922-2876. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a
wildfire. Camping...outdoor grills...smoking materials...chain
saws...and all terrain vehicles all have the potential to throw a
spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive fire. 

&&

$$

MIZ045-046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-172115-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FW.W.0003.210617T1500Z-210618T0000Z/
Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-
Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-
Jackson-
912 AM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* Winds...Southwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 16 percent.

* Temperatures...In the upper 80s.

* Impacts...The potential exists for fires to grow out of control
  quickly this afternoon due to warm, dry and breezy conditions.
  Burn restrictions are likely in effect. for more information on
  burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR website at 
  www.michigan.gov/burnpermit or call 866-922-2876. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a
wildfire. Camping...outdoor grills...smoking materials...chain
saws...and all terrain vehicles all have the potential to throw a
spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive fire. 

&&

$$

252 
WWUS83 KGRR 171932
RFWGRR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
332 PM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-180000-
/O.CON.KGRR.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210618T0000Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
332 PM EDT Thu Jun 17 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts over 20 mph possible

* Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent.

* Temperatures...In the upper 80s.

* Impacts...The potential exists for fires to grow out of 
  control quickly this afternoon due to warm, dry and breezy 
  conditions. Burn restrictions are likely in effect. for more 
  information on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR 
  website at www.michigan.gov/burnpermit or call 866-922-2876.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a
wildfire. Camping...outdoor grills...smoking materials...chain
saws...and all terrain vehicles all have the potential to throw a
spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive fire.

&&

$$

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