Manistee County, MI
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 11:46 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 6:45 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What
Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing through the streams, rivers and lakes. Water is gradually receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams, and rivers.
Where
A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Manistee and Wexford.
When
Until 645 PM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are continuing. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
Additional Details
- At 1145 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manistee, Eastlake, Brethren, Wellston, Dublin, Yuma, Parkdale, Orchard Beach State Park and Star Crossing. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas impacted
- Manistee, MI
- Wexford, MI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Temperatures Continue To Warm
Created by the NWS Gaylord WFO
Dry conditions and slowly moderating temperatures continue through Thursday, with some areas of northern lower Michigan likely reaching well up into the 70s by Thursday afternoon. Next system set to arrive later Thursday night into Friday, bringing showers and perhaps a few rumbles of thunder along with it. Plenty of clouds and those showers will keep temperatures Friday a few degrees cooler. Showers look to end quickly on Saturday, leaving dry conditions and near seasonable temperatures for the remainder of the weekend.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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