Tag: detroit/pontiac

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Small Craft Advisory issued March 5 at 3:37AM EST until March 6 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the west with gusts up to 33 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 5 at 3:37AM EST until March 6 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 32 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 37 knots. The largest significant waves will be 13 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 19 feet. During the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum
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Gale Warning issued March 5 at 3:37AM EST until March 6 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 36 knots expected. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay, Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 AM EST Thursday with the largest waves expected around 9 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued March 5 at 3:37AM EST until March 5 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the southeast with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Gale Warning, expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 6 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 8 feet. * WHERE...Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
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Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 6:37AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

WEATHER... * Light snow will impact southeastern Michigan during the morning commute. * Snow accumulations generally around a half inch are expected by the end of the morning. IMPACTS... * Accumulating snow may lead to slippery roads particularly on bridges, exit ramps and overpasses. * Light snow will cause variable road conditions and changes in visibilities.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 3:10PM EST until February 16 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Sunday, which may lead to blowing and drifting of snow. * WHERE...Most of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions, with reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pockets of light snow and freezing drizzle look to be around this evening, which may lead to some localized slick spots on the roads. However, the main batch of widespread snow will arrive after midnight.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 3:10PM EST until February 16 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Sunday, which may lead to blowing and drifting of snow. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Macomb, St. Clair, Sanilac, and Huron County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pockets of light snow and freezing drizzle look to be around this evening, which may lead to some localized slick spots on the roads. However, the main batch of heavier widespread
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Winter Storm Watch issued February 14 at 3:03PM EST until February 16 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches with a mix of sleet and a light glaze of icing from freezing drizzle during Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, total snow accumulation around 8 inches with locally higher totals possible near Lake Huron. Wind gusts near 40 mph possible. * WHERE...For southeast Michigan along and north of the I-69 corridor including Flint, Port Huron, the Tri Cities and Thumb. * WHEN...The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 AM tonight until 7 PM EST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Saturday
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 14 at 3:03PM EST until February 15 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches with a mix of sleet and a glaze of icing from freezing rain or drizzle during Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, total snow accumulation around 6 inches with locally higher totals possible. Wind gusts near 40 mph possible by Sunday afternoon. * WHERE...For the M-59 corridor counties of southeast Michigan and points south through metro Detroit to the Ohio border. * WHEN...The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Saturday evening