Weather Alerts For Presque Isle, WI

# HEADLINE -------------------- CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN FAR NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN TODAY RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY OVER FAR NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN # SUMMARY -------------------- .Southwest winds gusting 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity down to 20 percent, and warm temperatures in the mid 80s will lead to critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening across portions of far north central Wisconsin. Fires could spread quickly in these conditions. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Vilas. TIMING Until 9 PM CDT this evening. WINDS Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 20 percent. TEMPERATURES In the mid 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Critical fire weather conditions are also possible across northern Wisconsin on Saturday as temperatures reach around 80, relative humidity drops to 17-22 percent, and west winds gust to around 25 mph. ISSUED AT Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Green Bay WI HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Red Flag Warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Vilas

# HEADLINE -------------------- NEAR CRITICAL TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN THIS AFTERNOON AND SATURDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- Pine fuels have reached their peak volatility and fine fuels have still not greened up over northern Wisconsin, so periods of dry and windy weather will bring near-critical to critical fire weather conditions through Saturday. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across far north central Wisconsin this afternoon and early evening, and a Red Flag Warning has been posted for Vilas County. Despite light rainfall overnight, fine fuels should have an opportunity to dry out by afternoon. Weather conditions should reach critical levels, with highs around 80, low relative humidity and southwest winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph. Very dry air will reside over northern Wisconsin on Saturday. Very low relative humidity, west winds gusting to 25 mph and warm temperatures will lead to near-critical to critical fire weather conditions across the Northwoods Saturday afternoon. Residents 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. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:39 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Green Bay WI HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Calumet, Langlade, Southern Oconto County, Wood, Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, Oneida, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago

Pollen Index: 8.6 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Ash, Oak and Birch. The amount of pollen in the air for Saturday will be higher than they were today in the high range. This rise is a result of higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint. If you do suffer from allergies tomorrow could be more difficult.