{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.684502097e2139f80a13b57ef2b458456d4e15cf.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:27AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.684502097e2139f80a13b57ef2b458456d4e15cf.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Marquette MI"},"word_count":119,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:27AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Luce; Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island\n**Issued by:** NWS Marquette MI\n**Sent:** 2026-05-16T03:27:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T03:27:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-16T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nGusty westerly winds as high as 25 mph, combined with dry and\nwarm conditions will lead to elevated wildfire potential\nfrom late this morning into the early evening across the far\neastern U.P. Winds will shift northwest this afternoon as\nsecondary cold front pushes across the area.\n\nAvoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires\nto local emergency services by calling 911.\n\nBurn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit\nwww.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876."}