Blizzard Warning until 07:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...St. Joseph MI County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing and drifting snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The dangerously cold wind chills to 20 to 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow accumulations are expected in southern Michigan Saturday through Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. JOSEPH
Instructions:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
Address/Location
Sturgis Police Department
122 N Nottawa St
Sturgis, MI 49091
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-659-7260
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP STURGISPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
- Blizzard Warning