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Mecosta County Emergency Management
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 :: 03:50 p.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 07:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. Some slick spots are possible on roadways Wednesday as temperatures plummet in the strong northwest winds.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will plow through the area on Wednesday bringing gusty northwest winds. Wind gusts may reach 50 mph. The falling temperatures may result in some rapid onset black ice in spots. The bigger threat on Wednesday will be the wind, but be aware some slick spots will be possible on Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: OSCEOLA ... CLARE ... MECOSTA ... ISABELLA ... MONTCALM ... GRATIOT ... IONIA ... CLINTON ... EATON ... INGHAM ... CALHOUN ... JACKSON

Instructions:

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Address/Location
Mecosta County Emergency Management
14485 Northland Dr
Big Rapids, MI 49307

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-592-9484

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Wind Advisory

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