High Wind Warning until 10:00AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The passage of a strong cold front this morning will bring sudden wind gusts of around 60 mph out of the southwest. Gusts later this morning and this afternoon will be around 50 mph from the northwest.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MUSKEGON ... OTTAWA ... KENT ... ALLEGAN ... BARRY ... VAN BUREN ... KALAMAZOO
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Comstock Township
6130 King Hwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-381-2360
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP COMSTOCK followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning