DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...From 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog will develop tonight as the low levels cool and ample moisture remains in place, along with light winds off of the remaining snowpack and cold waters of the Great Lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. close

FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT

Significant snowpack remains over the northern and eastern U.P. Temperatures well above freezing and higher humidity will continue to increase snowmelt. Over the south-central U.P. snowpack had eroded but rivers, streams, creeks, and low laying areas remained high or full. Additional showers and a few thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. close

FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Menominee, Florence, Marinette and Dickinson Counties.

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Menominee, Marinette and Dickinson Counties.

For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, and Niagara...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Niagara.

* WHEN...Until late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters reach the Aurora Fire Protection station.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 04/27/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight by 345 AM CDT. close

FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...

Menominee River near Florence affecting Iron, Florence and Dickinson Counties.

For the Menominee River...including Florence...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Florence.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood waters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.8 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 06/15/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight by 330 AM CDT. close