Douglas, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots
with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. For
the Storm Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to
50 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. For the
Storm Warning, from 7 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Deep low pressure will move through the
Great Lakes region from Wednesday into Thursday. Strong winds
are expected beginning late tonight as southwest gales develop.
Winds will increase on Wednesday to storm force to 50 knots.
Storm force winds will continue into Wednesday evening and
Wednesday night. Waves will build into the 16 to 21 foot range
in all areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 knots
with gusts up to 35 knots and waves 7 to 10 feet expected. For
the Storm Warning, west winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to
50 knots and waves 16 to 21 feet expected.

* WHERE...St Joseph to Manistee.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Wednesday. For the
Storm Warning, from 7 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Deep low pressure will move through the
Great Lakes region from Wednesday into Thursday. Strong winds
are expected beginning late tonight as southwest gales develop.
Winds will increase on Wednesday to storm force to 50 knots.
Storm force winds will continue into Wednesday evening and
Wednesday night. Waves will build into the 16 to 21 foot range
in all areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7
PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Calhoun, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Visibility
and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in
lake effect snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you in case you become stranded.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

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...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, Van Buren, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana
Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power
lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

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