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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
159 PM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

MIZ096-230300-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250123T0300Z/
Eastern Mackinac-
159 PM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
  Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing
  snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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MIZ020-025-031-230600-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250123T0600Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
159 PM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches.

* WHERE...Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
  Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing
  snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drive with 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.

&&

$$

MIZ086-095-098-230000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250123T0000Z/
Western Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Beaver Island and surrounding
islands-
159 PM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac Counties, and Beaver
  Island and surrounding islands.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
  Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing
  snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-099-230700-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WW.Y.0006.250122T1859Z-250123T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-
159 PM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches.

* WHERE...Charlevoix, western portions of Cheboygan, and Emmet
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.

&&

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JLD