Weather Alerts for Alpena

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
ALPENA

Areas Affected:
Emmet - Cheboygan - Presque Isle - Montmorency - Alpena
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.

Winter Storm Watch  WINTER STORM WATCH   Winter Storm Watch
ALPENA

Areas Affected:
Emmet - Cheboygan - Presque Isle - Montmorency - Alpena
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.