Pelkie, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS 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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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM
CDT/ THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Thursday.

* 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 IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening to 10 AM EDT /9 AM
CDT/ Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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...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
At 12.0 feet, Lower portions of Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...
and Rajala Road are impassable

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:35 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:35 AM EDT Wednesday was 10.9 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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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 22.

* 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 12:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.9 feet on 04/18/2002.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Sturgeon River
Alston        8.0   8.5   Wed 12 pm ED 9.0   9.6   12.0


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