Weather Alert in Michigan
Winter Storm Watch issued April 2 at 1:04AM EDT until April 4 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Keweenaw; Ontonagon; Houghton; Southern Houghton
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch in the areas south of Houghton along and south of M-26. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and four tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon, and Southern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and wind. Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating sleet will be difficult to remove.
INSTRUCTION: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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