Ice Storm Warning Issued for Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Montmorency Counties
An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for parts of Northern Michigan through Monday morning, with significant icing and wind gusts up to 40 mph expected to make travel impossible.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued an Ice Storm Warning for several counties in Northern Michigan. This alert indicates that significant icing is likely, creating hazardous conditions for residents and travelers.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Michigan:
- Crawford County
- Grand Traverse County
- Kalkaska County
- Montmorency County
What You Should Do
Travel is strongly discouraged during this period. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents should also prepare for possible power outages and tree damage due to the ice accumulation.
Expected Conditions
- Ice Accumulation: Between two-tenths (0.2) and one-half (0.5) of an inch.
- Snow and Sleet: Additional accumulations of up to two inches are possible.
- Wind: Gusts reaching as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Expect power outages and tree damage. Travel could be impossible, and hazardous conditions will likely impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Ice Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 16.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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