(WFRV) – A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the Wisconsin DNR and National Weather Service in 19 Wisconsin counties for Mother’s Day due to extreme fire danger.
A release from the Wisconsin DNR states that the Red Flag Warning will be in effect for Sunday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Due to a variety of weather factors creating extremely dangerous wildland fire condition, officials issued the Red Flag Warning, including hot temperatures, very low humidity, gusty winds, and lack of recent precipitation.
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The Warning has been issued for the following Wisconsin counties (northeast in bold):
- Ashland
- Barron
- Bayfield
- Burnett
- Douglas
- Florence
- Forest
- Iron
- Langlade
- Lincoln
- Marinette
- Oneida
- Polk
- Price
- Rusk
- Sawyer
- St. Croix
- Vilas
- Washburn
The DNR is asking the public to be especially careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a wildland fire and check any fires from recent days to make sure they have been properly extinguished. Campfires, ashes from fireplaces, outdoor grills, smoking, chainsaws, off-road vehicles or other small engines with hot exhaust systems have the potential to throw a spark, ignite a fire and spread quickly. Please use extreme caution until the fire weather and the fuel conditions improve.
Wisconsin DNR
No additional information was provided.
