St. Ignace, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain and sleet Sunday evening transitioning to
heavy snow and blowing snow Sunday night and Monday. Total ice
accumulations up to two tenths of an inch with total snow
accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph, resulting in significant blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause
local power outages. Localized whiteout conditions are expected
overnight Sunday through Monday. Persons should consider delaying
all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is
absolutely necessary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge
including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel,
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI
Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon
Pt to Alabaster MI.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous highest waves which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and highest
waves.

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