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Winter Storm Warning issued January 21 at 2:10PM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.* WHERE...Eastern Mackinac, Western Chippewa, and Western MackinacCounties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands.* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowingsnow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make traveltreacherous and potentially life-threatening.Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for suddenchanges in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and themotorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach yourdestination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especiallycautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car iswinterized and in good working order.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:14PM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected, with thecoldest temperatures occurring again tonight.* WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa,Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and MackinacIsland/Bois Blanc Island.* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skinis exposed to these temperatures.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

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