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Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 7:55 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than one
nautical mile.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 11 AM EDT
/10 AM CDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

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Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 7:43 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...From 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog will develop tonight as the low
levels cool and ample moisture remains in place, along with light
winds off of the remaining snowpack and cold waters of the Great
Lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 7:39 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan,
including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger,
Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee,
Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper
Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:59 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon
River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:25 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:25 AM EDT Tuesday was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.2 feet on 04/18/2023.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Hydrologic Statement
Issued: 3:59 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FORECAST INFORMATION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.

* WHERE...Trap Rock River near Lake Linden.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:59 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Additional homes and structures near the
river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels
may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other
bridges that cross the river

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 8.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9
feet Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.9 feet on 04/26/1954.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri

Sturgeon River
Alston        8.0   8.1   Tue 11 am ED 8.3   8.8   9.4


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