Station Name: Odanah 8S
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 692 feet

Nearest Address:
Elm Hoist Road
Ashland, WI 54806
Ashland County

GPS Coordinates: 46.4875, -90.6958

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:53 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions Saturday. West winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast Saturday and will turn northwest behind a cold front late Saturday morning through early afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:48AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:48 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions Saturday. West winds of 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph are forecast, gradually turning northwest this afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. Minimum relative humidity values of 18 to 26 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 9:56PM EDT until May 16 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 8:56 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY, MAY 16TH... .Warm, dry, and breezy weather on Saturday will lead to critical fire weather conditions across western and central Upper Michigan. While highs are only expected to get into the 70s to lower 80s, west to eventually northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and RHs falling into the teen percents will allow for rapid fire growth and spread during the late morning to afternoon hours on Saturday. Follow all burn bans in place as weather conditions are ideal for rapid fire spread! The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette, Fire Weather Zone 006 Alger, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather Zone 010 Iron, Fire Weather Zone 011 Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 012 Menominee, Fire Weather Zone 013 Delta, Fire Weather Zone 014 Southern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Northern Schoolcraft. * TIMING...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures and exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire conditions. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials, fireworks, 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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 3:32AM EDT until May 16 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 2:32 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY, MAY 16TH... .Warm, dry, and breezy weather on Saturday will lead to critical fire weather conditions across western and central Upper Michigan. While highs are only expected to get into the 70s to lower 80s, west to eventually northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph and RHs falling into the 18-25% range will allow for rapid fire growth and spread during the late morning to afternoon hours on today. Follow all burn bans in place as weather conditions are ideal for rapid fire spread! * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 002 Ontonagon, Fire Weather Zone 004 Baraga, Fire Weather Zone 005 Marquette, Fire Weather Zone 006 Alger, Fire Weather Zone 009 Gogebic, Fire Weather Zone 010 Iron, Fire Weather Zone 011 Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 012 Menominee, Fire Weather Zone 013 Delta, Fire Weather Zone 014 Southern Schoolcraft, Fire Weather Zone 084 Southern Houghton and Fire Weather Zone 085 Northern Schoolcraft. * TIMING...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...West-northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Winds shift northwest this afternoon over the central and west and north-northwest over the east. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures and exceptionally dry fuels will create dangerous wildland fire conditions. Campfires, outdoor grills, smoking materials, fireworks, 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.