3:02 PM
— 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Delta and Menominee Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
3:02 PM
— 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 98
to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
3:56 PM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99.
* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,
Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac
Island/Bois Blanc Island.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
3:33 PM
— 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and
highest waves around 3 feet.
* WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse
Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac
Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including
Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse
Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
10:41 AM
— July 15th, 12:00 PM
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Quality Alert for Wednesday July 15, 2026 for elevated levels of
fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants are expected to
be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with the potential for
Unhealthy, especially north.
This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert.
Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires are expected to move into
the region this week. The plumes will reach the Upper Peninsula this
evening, sinking into the northern Lower Peninsula overnight. Models
are showing the smoke plumes will reach the Michigan/Indiana border
Wednesday evening.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory
conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including
wheezing,coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the
nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting
activities, such as outdoor burning or use of residential wood
burning devices.
Tips for households:
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors
and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or
higher rated filters.
For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site:
Michigan.gov/MiAir
For fup-to-date air quality data nationally, visit EPA's Air Now
site: https://www.airnow.gov
For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and
Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-
prev/environmental-health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke.
Air Quality Alert
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
July 14 2026
10:34 AM
— July 15th, 12:00 PM
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
has issued an Air Quality Alert for Wednesday July 15, for
elevated levels of fine particulates (PM2.5). Pollutants are
expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range, though
there is potential for Unhealthy levels.
The alert is in effect for all of northern Michigan. This includes
the following counties,
Roscommon, Charlevoix, Missaukee, Wexford, Beaver Island and
surrounding islands, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island, Manistee,
Emmet, Iosco, Ogemaw, Presque Isle, Cheboygan, Eastern Mackinac,
Alcona, Western Mackinac, Montmorency, Southeast Chippewa, Otsego,
Central Chippewa, Antrim, Western Chippewa, Arenac, Leelanau,
Kalkaska, Grand Traverse, Benzie, Alpena, Oscoda, Crawford, and
Gladwin.
It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor
activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory
diseases such as asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing,
coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat,
and eyes.
You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as
outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.
Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke
from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning
with MERV-13 or higher rated filters.
For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site:
https://michigan.gov/MiAir
For up-to-date air quality data nationally, visit EPA's Air Now
site: https://www.airnow.gov
For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and
Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-
prev/environmental-health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke.
Hiawatha National Forest
The bridge on FR 3303 (Dam Road) on the Brevoort River is being replaced and the area will be closed Monday, June 22 through Monday, August 31. Closure area begins approximately 2.1 miles from Brevoort Lake Road. Visitors should expect to see heavy equipment and workers in the area, and find an…
Hiawatha National Forest
Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.Protection of objects and areas that are of significant…
Hiawatha National Forest
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Hiawatha National Forest
It is illegal to possess, utilize, or distribute a control substance or any associated paraphernalia. It is also illegal to possess or consume alcohol in violation of any state of Michigan statute
Hiawatha National Forest
It is illegal to commercial haul without a permit. It is illegal to violate posted speed, load, weight, height, length, width or other limitations specified by Michigan State Law. It is illegal to operate a vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons…
Hiawatha National Forest
This order outlines the restrictions and conditions of camping within the Hiawatha National Forest.
Hiawatha National Forest
This order outlines the restrictions and conditions of camping and recreating at Grand Island National Recreation Area.
Hiawatha National Forest
Restrictions in Wilderness areas include storing equipment, personal property, and supplies; use or possession of a vehicle or wagon.
Hiawatha National Forest
Restrictions will be enforced in Big Island Lake Wilderness area for campfires, camping, groups, horses, and sanitation.
Hiawatha National Forest
Camping is prohibited along the Lake Superior shoreline in areas of the Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District near Whitefish Bay and Lakeshore Drive.
Hiawatha National Forest
Entry is restricted to beach that is roped off, signed "closed to entry" in certain areas of the St. Ignace, Manistique, and Rapid River Ranger Districts.