Sault Ste. Marie, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the north and highest
waves around 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E.
Potagannissing Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves
which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 18 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will
cause considerable blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and
Western Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas
of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your
vehicle.

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