>Warning Description: Winter Storm Warning

Warning Date: 3:48 am CST on December 9, 2009/

Warning Summary: ...Winter Storm Warning Remains In Effect Until 1 Am Est

/Midnight Cst/ Thursday...
Warning Message:

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 am EST /midnight
CST/ Thursday.
* Snow will be heavy at times today and will switch over to lake
effect snow showers tonight. Strong winds will create
significant blowing snow through this evening...with near
blizzard conditions possible.
* Expect storm total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches through
tonight. Locally higher amounts are possible... mainly near
Lake Superior over far western Upper Michigan from Ironwood and
Wakefield to The Porcupine mountains.
* Northeast winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph at times
will continue today. The strong winds will diminish this evening.
* The heavy snow...in combination with considerable blowing snow
whipped up by the gusty northeast winds...will cause visibility
to be reduced to less than one quarter of a mile at times
through tonight. These near blizzard conditions may cause roads
in exposed locations to become impassable.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow...along with widespread blowing
snow...are forecast that will make travel dangerous overnight
through Wednesday night. Only travel in an emergency. If you must
travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.
Warning Description: Lakeshore Flood Statement

Warning Date: 4:49 am CST on December 9, 2009/

Warning Summary: ...High Waves...Minor Lakeshore Flooding And Beach Erosion

Expected Through This Evening...
Warning Message:

Strong low pressure passing by to the south and southeast today will
bring strong north to northeast winds as high as 55 mph to Western
Lake Superior through this evening. This will generate waves as
high as 20 feet today along much of the western Upper Michigan
shoreline.
Waves this high will cause beach erosion and some minor shoreline
flooding of low lying areas. Owners of property near the Lake
Superior shoreline are urged to listen to NOAA Weather Radio or
your local media for later updates on this situation and take
appropriate action to protect property. People are urged to stay
away from the shoreline due to high waves through this evening.