Weather Alert in Michigan
Flood Warning issued March 18 at 10:45AM EDT until March 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Kent, MI
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. .Water from the heavy rains several days ago continues to work through the river systems. Minor flooding is occuring, but water levels will begin dropping over the next day or two. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of homes along Abrigador Trail. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:21 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:21 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 12.4 feet through this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this week. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 02/19/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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