Wetmore, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan,
including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger,
Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee,
Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper
Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and
Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 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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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction.

* WHEN...From early this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water floods low lying areas along the
river. This may include...parts of the Flowing Well Campground
downstream of gauge site and the tenmile rapids canoe launch
upstream of the gauge site.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 10.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 PM EDT Monday was 10.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.4 feet on 04/07/1986.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...AREAS OF DENSE FOG POSSIBLE TONIGHT...

Patches and areas of fog are expected tonight across parts of
central Upper Michigan. Some locations may experience dense fog,
with visibilities at or below a quarter mile.

Drivers are reminded to drive at appropriate speeds for
conditions, increase the distance between themselves and other
vehicles, and ensure your low beam headlights are on.