As winter approaches, the Midwest United States is bracing for severe weather conditions, with multiple weather advisories and warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in various states. The alerts include Winter Weather Advisories, Wind Advisories, High Wind Warnings, and a Winter Storm Warning, impacting several counties in Michigan, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
In North Dakota, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for South Beltrami, North Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties, with additional snow accumulations of up to one inch expected until midnight CST. The advisory warns of slippery road conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses, posing hazardous travel risks.
Similarly, in South Dakota, Clark, Codington, Deuel, and Hamlin Counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory until midnight CST, with additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and gusty winds reaching 45 mph. The advisory highlights the potential for reduced visibility due to blowing snow and the risk of tree branches being brought down by the strong winds.
In Michigan, Wind and High Wind Advisories have been issued for various counties, including Allegan, Ottawa, Van Buren, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties. The warnings indicate west winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, expected to cause downed trees, power outages, and challenging travel conditions for high-profile vehicles.
Additionally, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for central and west central Michigan, with heavy snowfall expected to accumulate between 2 and 8 inches, accompanied by winds gusting up to 55 mph. The warning cautions of whiteout conditions, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening due to poor visibility and rapidly changing road conditions.
Furthermore, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties in Michigan, with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and gusty winds up to 55 mph. The advisory emphasizes the likelihood of slick and hazardous roads, especially on bridges and overpasses, with rapidly changing visibility and road conditions in lake effect snow.
As these severe weather conditions persist, residents are urged to exercise caution, stay informed of updates from local authorities, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Travelers are advised to adjust their plans accordingly and prepare for potentially challenging road conditions.
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References:
– NWS Grand Forks ND: [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3bae87b7f9a953eaa4dba923dcd415029d8dcd90.004.1.cap)
– NWS Aberdeen SD: [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.aaca503315be8cf0f061ef61cbf41585a97df43a.003.1.cap)
– NWS Grand Rapids MI: [Wind Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f91761625fe3a6afbdde5eb5687b3630e2c8bf4a.002.1.cap), [High Wind Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f91761625fe3a6afbdde5eb5687b3630e2c8bf4a.001.1.cap), [Winter Storm Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.14cfb67aba2da62bf5779b9efec834a9cfe998d6.001.1.cap), [Winter Weather Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.14cfb67aba2da62bf5779b9efec834a9cfe998d6.004.1.cap)
– NWS Green Bay WI: [Wind Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.37c9e3abc754e1b0b9efd24f5f820bfea9b56991.001.1.cap)
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