Mears, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE POTENTIAL FAILURE OF HESPERIA DAM ON
THE WHITE RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure
continues to be possible at the Hesperia.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the
following county, Oceana.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying
areas below the dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Local officials and emergency management report water remains
very high on the White River in Hesperia. Water is currently
flowing over the spillway of the Hesperia Dam, and may begin
overtopping the dam itself. Additional rain overnight
continues to increase water levels.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Dam safety experts with state and local emergency services are
monitoring the dam and will issue a public statement as conditions
warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep
informed by listening to local radio and television for statements
and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.

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...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch is cancelled for a portion of west central Michigan,
including the following area, Oceana.

Widespread flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please
continue to heed remaining road closures.

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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Haven to Manistee.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

* 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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