At Least 4 Weather Warnings In Effect over Parts of Michigan as Flooding, Winds, Winter Weather Remain

A minimum of four weather warnings will continue throughout the day Tuesday for some parts of Michigan as flooding, strong wind gusts, and freezing winter weather persists.

Otsego, Montmorency, Crawford, Kalkaska, Wexford, Antrim, Missaukee, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, as well as Luce County, are under a Winter Weather Advisory that lasts until noon. Residents are cautioned to be cautious of slick roads and poor visibility.

For Emmet, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Benzie, Manistee, western Chippewa, Oceana, Mason, and Charlevoix County, including Beaver Island, the NWS issued a Wind Advisory for today and tonight.

Forecasts indicated that wind gusts of over 50 mph may occur close to the Great Lakes.

Luce County is under a lakeshore flood warning today and tonight. Along Lake Superior, flooding and beach erosion are anticipated.

Grand Traverse County has a Lakeshore Flood Advisory in effect for today and tonight.

In the southern portions of both the West Bay and the East Bay, flooding and beach erosion are potential problems.

At the Mackinac Bridge, there is also a high wind warning in addition to the weather alerts.

Drivers are advised to use the outside lane, decrease their speed to no more than 20 mph, and activate their four-way flashers.

Wet Snow, Slippery Roads on Tuesday

Watch for a rain and snow mix on Tuesday morning.

At or near the Great Lakes, rain is more likely, and inland, expect mostly snow.

There will be a buildup of heavy, wet snow.

Watch out for areas of the road that may be wet and slick. Today's highs in Michigan will typically be 42 degrees.

The morning's rain and snow mix will change to just rain showers for the afternoon as the temperature rises. Northerly winds will blow with gusts of up to 40 mph, while the Great Lakes could experience gusts of more than 50 mph.

As temperatures drop on Tuesday night, the early-evening rain showers will change to a mix of rain and snow.

The overnight low temperatures will be in the 30s range.

In the vicinity of the Great Lakes, it will be a little warmer. This region is likely to receive snow because it is farther from the lakes, where it is closer to freezing. Road wetness and possibly slipping hazards should be avoided.

A few inches of snow accumulation are predicted, but lake-effect snow bands will form and become common in some towns.

Northern or northwesterly winds will have gusts of up to 40 mph.

Showers, Rain, Snow, Wind on Wednesday

Residents are warned to be on the lookout for additional showers, rain mixed with snow, and increased wind on Wednesday.

It won't be as windy, though, and there won't be as much rain or snow as there has been recently.

High temperatures for Wednesday will go back and forth across the range from 38 to 45 degrees. Northerly or northwesterly winds will occasionally gust to 30 mph.

Snow and light rain will fall sporadically on Wednesday night. From the northwest, there will be winds of 10 to 20 mph.

Light Rain, Snow Showers, Cloudy Skies on Thursday

There will be sporadic light rain and snow showers on Thursday. Highs will mostly be in the 40s with a mostly cloudy sky in the area.

Five to 15 mph winds will come from the northwest.

Lows in the 30s, mostly cloudy skies, and little wind are forecast for Thursday night.

Cloudy, Breezy Friday

The Lower Peninsula will have partly sunny skies on Friday. In the Upper Peninsula, it will be slightly cloudier, there may be light rain showers, and highs will mostly be in the 50s.

Lows on Friday night will range from 35 to 45 degrees while it's going to be partly cloudy and breezy.

Sunny Michigan Weekend

On Saturday, there will be a majority of sunshine and temperatures between 55 and 65 degrees.

Most of Saturday night would be clear. Lows will range from 42 to 52 degrees, and the wind will be light.

On Sunday, there will be more sunshine, making it slightly warmer than it was on Saturday.

On this breezy day, high temperatures will range from 58 to close to 70 degrees in some towns, Up North Live ABC74 reports.