Mild conditions have moved into the area, with some cloudy skies. Temperatures still holding up into the 40's and even a couple of 50's as we get into Tuesday morning. The next issue to worry with will be rain and possible flooding. Let's talk about it.
FLOOD ADVISORY ACTIVE:
FLOOD ADVISORY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI 749 PM EST MON MAR 7 2016
...The flood advisory continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Grand River At Ionia affecting Ionia County
Grand River At Lowell affecting Kent County
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood
advisory for the following rivers in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County
.Snowmelt today and tomorrow and rain Wednesday into Thursday will
cause several rivers to rise above bankfull. There is the potential
for rainfall to exceed one inch by Thursday. The following forecast
is based on observed and forecast 24 hour precipitation as well as
snowmelt runoff. The expected rainfall for Wednesday into Thursday
will be incorporated into the flood advisory update Tuesday morning.
River levels may crest higher than currently predicted if heavy
rainfall materializes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A flood advisory means minor flooding is possible and rivers are
forecast to exceed bankfull. If you are in the advisory area remain
alert to possible flooding... or the possibility of the advisory
being upgraded to a warning. Report observed flooding to local
emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this
information on to the National Weather Service.
Plenty of water will be on the move the next couple of days. Here's why:
BRING ON A RIDGE: Ridging is set up over Michigan right now, with warm moist air from the south being transported in via winds thru the bottom 5 to 7 thousand feet. Readings will be in the low to mid 60's through Wednesday, perhaps even Thursday. Along with that, a virtually guaranteed shot at showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday as well.
STILL SEASONABLY MILD: Average temperature is 44 degrees in this part of the world this time of year, and I don't see daytime highs falling out of the 50's at least through the weekend!
I'll have more for you later.
STILL SEASONABLY MILD: Average temperature is 44 degrees in this part of the world this time of year, and I don't see daytime highs falling out of the 50's at least through the weekend!
I'll have more for you later.
