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Michigan - Flood Watch
Counties: Genesee; Lenawee; Livingston; Monroe; Saginaw; Shiawassee; Tuscola; Washtenaw; Wayne
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following areas, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne. * Through Thursday morning. * Widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms will develop along a strong cold front this afternoon and evening across Southeast Michigan. The cold front will then stall out near Metro Detroit tonight and Wednesday. Persistent shower activity with possible thunderstorms is expected early Wednesday before a second round of widespread rainfall develops again Wednesday night. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour will be possible particularly this afternoon and evening. * Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible across much of Southeast Michigan by Thursday morning. Locally higher amounts will be possible.
9/21/2021 5:47 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Flood Watch
Counties: Lapeer; Macomb; Oakland; St. Clair
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following areas, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne. * Through Thursday morning. * Widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms will develop along a strong cold front this afternoon and evening across Southeast Michigan. The cold front will then stall out near Metro Detroit tonight and Wednesday. Persistent shower activity with possible thunderstorms is expected early Wednesday before a second round of widespread rainfall develops again Wednesday night. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour will be possible particularly this afternoon and evening. * Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible across much of Southeast Michigan by Thursday morning. Locally higher amounts will be possible.
9/21/2021 5:47 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Indiana - Flood Watch
Counties: Allen; De Kalb; Steuben
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, in northern Indiana, Allen, De Kalb and Steuben. In southwest Michigan, Branch and Hillsdale. In northwest Ohio, Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams. * Through Thursday morning. * A front will stall across the area and bring periods of moderate to heavy rain late this afternoon through Thursday morning. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible late this afternoon into tonight, and may produce rainfall rates up to 1 inch per hour. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible. * The potential exists for small stream and creek flooding as well as flooding of low spots where water may cover some roads.
9/21/2021 5:17 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Indiana - Beach Hazards Statement
Counties: Lake; Porter
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Large and battering waves, building up to 12 to 16 feet, and occasionally to 21 feet, Wednesday into Wednesday night will result in beach erosion, dangerous conditions along the lakefront, and at least minor lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 3 PM CDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement: until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Water on low lying roads and property along the lakeshore and inundation of Whiting Lakefront Park are likely. Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
9/21/2021 3:47 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Illinois - Beach Hazards Statement
Counties: Lake
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. * WHERE...Lake IL County. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
9/21/2021 3:47 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Illinois - Beach Hazards Statement
Counties: Central Cook; Northern Cook
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Large and battering waves, building up to 10 to 14 feet Wednesday into Wednesday evening will result in beach erosion, dangerous conditions at the lakefront, as well as minor lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the lakeshore. Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
9/21/2021 3:47 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Beach Hazards Statement
Counties: Berrien
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor beach erosion and lakeshore flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. North winds increase to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Wave heights build to 8 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Berrien county. * WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 4 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Parking lots and roads along the immediate lakeshore will experience minor flooding. Minor erosion of beaches and sand dunes is expected. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
9/21/2021 3:35 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Indiana - Lakeshore Flood Warning
Counties: La Porte
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, significant beach erosion and lakeshore flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. North winds increase to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Wave heights build to 10 to 20 feet. * WHERE...La Porte county. * WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, from 7 AM Wednesday to 3 PM CDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Significant erosion of beaches and dunes, inundation of low-lying areas along the lakeshore and in river mouths, and road closures are possible. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
9/21/2021 3:35 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Indiana - Beach Hazards Statement
Counties: La Porte
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, significant beach erosion and lakeshore flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. North winds increase to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Wave heights build to 10 to 20 feet. * WHERE...La Porte county. * WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Warning, from 7 AM Wednesday to 3 PM CDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Significant erosion of beaches and dunes, inundation of low-lying areas along the lakeshore and in river mouths, and road closures are possible. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
9/21/2021 3:35 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Ohio - Flood Watch
Counties: Crawford; Erie; Hancock; Huron; Lucas; Ottawa; Sandusky; Seneca; Wood; Wyandot
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of north central Ohio and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, in north central Ohio, Crawford, Erie and Huron. In northwest Ohio, Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot. * From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday morning. * A low will strengthen as it moves from near the Lower Ohio Valley toward southern Ontario through Thursday morning. This low will tap into abundant moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and southern Gulf Stream, and produce periods of steady to heavy rain in northwestern and north-central Ohio. There is still some uncertainty in the placement of heaviest rainfall. * Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches and localized higher totals are possible. Widespread flooding is possible, especially along creeks, rivers, and in urban areas.
9/21/2021 2:56 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Ohio - Beach Hazards Statement
Counties: Erie; Lucas; Ottawa
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa and Erie Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake.
9/21/2021 2:56 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Ohio - Flood Watch
Counties: Fulton; Williams
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, in northern Indiana, Allen, De Kalb and Steuben. In southwest Michigan, Branch and Hillsdale. In northwest Ohio, Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams. * Through Thursday morning. * A front will stall across the area and bring periods of moderate to heavy rain late this afternoon through Thursday morning. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible late this afternoon into tonight, and may produce rainfall rates up to 1 inch per hour. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible. * The potential exists for small stream and creek flooding as well as flooding of low spots where water may cover some roads.
9/21/2021 2:26 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Ohio - Flood Watch
Counties: Allen; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, in northern Indiana, Allen, De Kalb and Steuben. In southwest Michigan, Branch and Hillsdale. In northwest Ohio, Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams. * Through Thursday morning. * A front will stall across the area and bring periods of moderate to heavy rain late this afternoon through Thursday morning. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible late this afternoon into tonight, and may produce rainfall rates up to 1 inch per hour. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible. * The potential exists for small stream and creek flooding as well as flooding of low spots where water may cover some roads.
9/21/2021 2:26 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Flood Watch
Counties: Branch; Hillsdale
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, in northern Indiana, Allen, De Kalb and Steuben. In southwest Michigan, Branch and Hillsdale. In northwest Ohio, Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Williams. * Through Thursday morning. * A front will stall across the area and bring periods of moderate to heavy rain late this afternoon through Thursday morning. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible late this afternoon into tonight, and may produce rainfall rates up to 1 inch per hour. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible. * The potential exists for small stream and creek flooding as well as flooding of low spots where water may cover some roads.
9/21/2021 2:26 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Wisconsin - Beach Hazards Statement
Counties: Kenosha; Milwaukee; Ozaukee; Racine; Sheboygan
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life threatening waves of 6 to 9 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Several beaches that will be most susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include Vollrath Park in Sheboygan... North Beach in Port Washington... Bayview Beach in Milwaukee... Mckinley Beach in Milwaukee... Shoop Park Beach in Racine... Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha...
9/21/2021 1:55 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Beach Hazards Statement
Counties: Allegan; Mason; Muskegon; Oceana; Ottawa; Van Buren
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Ottawa, Allegan, Van Buren and Muskegon counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
9/21/2021 1:55 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Flood Watch
Counties: Calhoun; Clinton; Eaton; Ingham; Jackson
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of south central Michigan, including the following areas, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson. * From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning * Heavy rain is expected from this afternoon through Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts over 4 inches are possible, which would lead to areal flooding and flooding of some rivers and tributaries.
9/21/2021 10:10 AM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Special Weather Statement
Counties: Lapeer; Macomb; Oakland; St. Clair
...Heavy rain and gusty wind moving through southeastern Lapeer, eastern Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair Counties through 730 PM EDT... At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain and gusty wind along a line extending from near Capac to near Sterling Heights to Southfield. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain and wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph along with a rumble of thunder. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rainfall will be capable of localized street flooding in prone areas. Low visibility for motorists. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Capac around 635 PM EDT. Emmett around 640 PM EDT. Yale and Macomb Township around 650 PM EDT. New Baltimore around 715 PM EDT. St. Clair Shores, Richmond and Lakeport around 720 PM EDT. Mount Clemens around 725 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Anchorville, Franklin, Keego Harbor, Shelby Township, Ray Center, Utica, Auburn Hills, Lake Angelus, Fort Gratiot and Fargo. People attending Troy Family Daze Festival should seek safe shelter immediately! MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
9/21/2021 5:47 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Illinois - Lakeshore Flood Advisory
Counties: Central Cook; Northern Cook
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Large and battering waves, building up to 10 to 14 feet Wednesday into Wednesday evening will result in beach erosion, dangerous conditions at the lakefront, as well as minor lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM CDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the lakeshore. Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
9/21/2021 3:47 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Indiana - Lakeshore Flood Advisory
Counties: Lake; Porter
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Large and battering waves, building up to 12 to 16 feet, and occasionally to 21 feet, Wednesday into Wednesday night will result in beach erosion, dangerous conditions along the lakefront, and at least minor lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 3 PM CDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement: until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Water on low lying roads and property along the lakeshore and inundation of Whiting Lakefront Park are likely. Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
9/21/2021 3:47 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Lakeshore Flood Advisory
Counties: Berrien
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, minor beach erosion and lakeshore flooding expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by waves. North winds increase to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Wave heights build to 8 to 15 feet. * WHERE...Berrien county. * WHEN...For the Lakeshore Flood Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 4 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Parking lots and roads along the immediate lakeshore will experience minor flooding. Minor erosion of beaches and sand dunes is expected. Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.
9/21/2021 3:35 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Lakeshore Flood Advisory
Counties: Bay; Huron; Sanilac; St. Clair; Tuscola
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Minor lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Bay, Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac and St. Clair Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the lakeshore.
9/21/2021 2:41 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Ohio - Wind Advisory
Counties: Erie; Lucas; Ottawa
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa and Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 4 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
9/21/2021 1:55 PM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)
Michigan - Hydrologic Outlook
Counties: Genesee; Livingston; Macomb; Washtenaw; Wayne
There is a potential for flooding or near flooding along the following rivers and creeks based on forecast average basin rainfall of generally 3 to 5 inches from this afternoon through Thursday morning. However...if rainfall amounts are more or less then predicted...the potential for flooding will increase or decrease accordingly. If the likelihood of flooding becomes more certain...then a flood warning would be issued. FLOOD POTENTIAL TIME POTENTIAL MAGNITUDE LOCATION STAGE TO FLOOD STAGE AND CREST OF FLOODING Huron River Hamburg 6.5 Friday 03 PM Major 7.9 Monday PM Ann Arbor 16.0 Friday 12 AM Minor 16.0 Friday AM Rouge River Detroit 15.0 Wednesday 01 PM Major 20.5 Thursday PM Clinton River Clinton Township 16.0 Wednesday 01 PM Major 19.0 Thursday AM Mt. Clemens 16.0 Thursday 03 AM Moderate 17.7 Thursday PM N.br. Clinton River Mt Clemens 15.0 Friday 12 AM Moderate 16.7 Friday PM Mill Creek Dexter 12.0 Thursday 07 PM Minor 12.5 Friday AM Middle Rouge River Dearborn Heights 10.0 Thursday 01 AM Minor 10.5 Thursday PM Lower Rouge River Dearborn 11.0 Thursday 12 PM Minor 11.0 Thursday PM Keep in touch with the most up to date weather information by listening to NOAA weather radio or visiting the National Weather Service web site.
9/21/2021 9:55 AM
(Updated 9/21/2021 6:17 PM)