Monroeville, PA Weather

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.

.Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt over the weekend into
early next week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach
critical levels. Rainfall, potentially heavy at times, is expected
during this time period which could result in rivers rising above
the current forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston.

* WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Additional homes and structures near the
river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels
may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other
bridges that cross the river

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Monday morning and continue rising to a crest of 10.5
feet Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.5 feet on 05/01/2013.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at noon EDT.

Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* 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, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and
Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

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

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.