Cadillac, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Patches of dense fog will linger across much of northern Michigan
through this morning, especially across areas near bodies of water
and recent rainfall. Visibilities of 1/4 mile or less are being
observed. Given quick drops in visibility, be sure to take the
proper precautions while driving this morning.

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast
to continue through Thursday afternoon. This exceeds the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.97 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 18.97 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan,
including the following areas, in Eastern Upper Michigan, Central
Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa
and Western Mackinac. In Northern Lower Michigan, Alcona, Alpena,
Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin,
Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee,
Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and
Wexford.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://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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