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Sturgis Police Department
Wednesday December 21st, 2022 :: 09:53 p.m. EST

Alert

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

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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

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