Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 1:03PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 11:03am
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Vilas
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI