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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
333 AM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-191000-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
333 AM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Light snowfall accumulations today might result in slippery driving
conditions. Light freezing rain is possible beginning late tonight,
which could make the Thursday morning commute hazardous.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1045 AM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026

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

  Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.

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

  Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.

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

  Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

.Water from the heavy rains several days ago continues to work
through the river systems. Minor flooding is occuring, but water
levels will begin dropping over the next day or two.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

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

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/CMPM4.1.ER.260317T1429Z.260319T0000Z.260321T0600Z.NO/
1045 AM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of homes along
  Abrigador Trail.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:21 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:21 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 12.4 feet
    through this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    late this week.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.4 feet on 02/19/1976.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 4298 8572 4308 8570 4309 8557 4302 8559
      4303 8562 4297 8563


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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1041 AM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-182100-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Hart,
Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Greenville, Alma,
Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, and St. Johns
1041 AM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026

...Freezing drizzle possible through this afternoon...

The light snow occurring over the area is starting to mix with or
change over to some light freezing drizzle.

The freezing drizzle is not expected to cause major impacts with it
being scattered and very light. However, a light glaze could cause
untreated and elevated surfaces, including roads to become slick.

This potential will remain through the afternoon before ending by
this evening.

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NJJ

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