Brethren, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a couple
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in
visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest
snow and winds. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow
covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 45 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to
Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 4 AM EST Thursday. For the
Gale Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.

* 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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