...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE FRIDAY...
.Breezy southwesterly winds gusting 20 to 25 mph, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures are expected to lead to critical fire weather conditions from Friday afternoon through Friday evening across portions of northern Wisconsin. Fires could spread quickly in these conditions.
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Vilas.
* TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 80s.
* IMPACTS...Fires will start easily and spread quickly in these conditions. So 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. A combination of strong winds, very low relative humidity, warm temperatures, and exceptionally 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.
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