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Lower Michigan faces fire danger as dry weather continues

The Lower Peninsula is facing temperatures ranging from low 80s to high 90s this week, with no heavy rain as a respite.
A wildfire in Newaygo County spread over 100 acres in May during a time with the DNR issued a fire warning.

Detroit has only experienced 0.29 inches of rain so far in July, joining many other regions in Michigan's Lower Peninsula that have had increases in dry weather this month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

And not only is the lack of rain leading to crunchy lawns and wilted flowers. It's also creating a higher risk of fire for the region, according to the National Weather Service. The Lower Peninsula is facing temperatures ranging from low 80s to high 90s this week, with no heavy rain as a respite, the agency said.

High winds combined with heat and a lack of moisture in the air can lead to increased chances of fire.

The agency is recommending that people take precautions against spreading fire, such as properly disposing of cigarette butts and completely extinguishing campfires.

The weather service also is warning residents to use care when mowing the lawn or using other outdoor equipment that could throw sparks, leading to a fire.

So far in July, the Detroit region has only experienced a total of 0.29 inches of rain,while the average precipitation for the month is usually around 3.5 inches, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Detroit area had an average of around 3.65 inches of rain in June, while the region experienced 6.35 inches of rain in May, according to the administration.

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