Weather Alerts for AlpenaIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| ALPENA | ||
Areas Affected: Emmet - Cheboygan - Presque Isle - Montmorency - Alpena |
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| Effective: Tue, 2/17 2:28pm | Updated: Tue, 2/17 4:46pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 2/18 2:30am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Locally higher snow amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Highest snow amounts will be near the Lake Huron shoreline. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous due to the wet snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. |
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| ALPENA | ||
Areas Affected: Emmet - Cheboygan - Presque Isle - Montmorency - Alpena |
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| Effective: Tue, 2/17 3:25am | Updated: Tue, 2/17 4:46pm | Urgency: Past |
| Expires: Tue, 2/17 3:40am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Gaylord MI on this developing situation. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. |
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