Weather in Alpena

Periods of rain will confine to areas south of a Frankfort to Alpena line tonight. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper late tonight into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowme...

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.

FFWAPX The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... A Dam Floodgate Release in... Western Alcona County in northern Michigan... East Central Oscoda County in northern Michigan... * Until 345 AM EDT Monday. * At 359 PM EDT, dam operators reported the floodgates on the Mio Dam were opened causing flash flooding downstream on the Au Sable River. HAZARD...Flas...

If you are in low lying areas below the Mio Dam you should move to higher ground immediately. Do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways.

At 929 PM EDT, Dam operators reported high flows are being released through Mio Dam. This may result in flash flooding downstream on the Au Sable River. HAZARD...Flash flooding from a dam high flow release. SOURCE...Dam operator. IMPACT...Flooding of areas along the river immediately downstream of the dam. The nearest downstream town is McKinley...located about 9.5 miles from the dam. Areas do...

If you are in low lying areas below the Mio Dam you should move to higher ground immediately. Do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways.

...The National Weather Service in Gaylord MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Au Sable River near Red Oak affecting Oscoda County. For the Au Sable River...including Red Oak...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Au Sable River near Red Oak. * WHEN.....

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.

Significant rainfall expected today into Monday. The nearly saturated or frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. What: Rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm. When: This morning through Monday morning. Additional information: Thunderstorms may also affect the area this afternoon and tonight. Rain will ease by Monday afternoon. After a break in the precipitation later Monday, a...

Don't drive through flooded roadways. Allow extra time for travel. Avoid low-lying areas. Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.