Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 11:38AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY...
.Southwest winds gusting 20 to 30 mph, low relative humidity, and
warm temperatures will lead to critical fire weather conditions
Friday afternoon and early evening across portions of far north
central Wisconsin. Fires could spread quickly in these conditions.
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty southwest winds and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Vilas.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 80s.
* IMPACTS...Fires will start easily and spread quickly in these
conditions. 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 Red Flag Warning is issued when critical fire weather
conditions are either occurring now, or are imminent. A
combination of strong winds, very low relative humidity, warm
temperatures and exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous
wildland fire conditions. Persons are urged to be careful with
any activities that could potentially lead to a wildland fire.
Campfires, 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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this red flag warning.
Area Description:
Vilas
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI