Weather Alert in Michigan
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 16 at 10:55AM EDT until July 18 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will increase to 15 to 25 knots tonight which will build wave heights to 3 to 6 feet by Thursday morning. Waves of 3 to 6 feet will continue through Thursday and into Thursday night. North sides of north piers will be dangerous places to swim on Lake Michigan on Thursday. Stearns Park in Ludington, Mears State Park in Pentwater, Holland State Park and North Beach in South Haven.
INSTRUCTION: Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions and do not venture out on piers. Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures.
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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