Grayling, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one
tenth and four tenths of an inch. East to northeast winds gusting
as high as 25-35mph tonight.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice
and gusty winds. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute...and could
linger into the Wednesday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still potential for sleet to mix in.
If more sleet mixes in than expected, ice accumulations will be
less than current expectations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

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