The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to restrict outdoor burning Tuesday, May 1

Recent warm temperatures and strong winds, combined with dry grass, leaves and pine needles on the ground have prompted the burning the ban.

The DNR has indicated conditions are dry across the entire Lower Peninsula and officials are seeing a significant increase in wildfire activity. Temperatures Tuesday are expected to hit 80 degrees in parts of the Lower Peninsula, with winds gusting up to 30 mph in some parts of the state.

Residents are urged to check with their local municipalities, call (269) 686-5222, about local regulations for burn permits.

Campfires are still allowed, but if you build one, make sure to have a water source and shovel available to extinguish it.