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NWS Issues Lakeshore Flood Advisories for Keweenaw and Houghton Counties Starting Wednesday

Minor shoreline flooding is expected to affect low-lying roads, prompting lakeshore residents to prepare.

Overview

  • Keweenaw County’s advisory runs from Wednesday at 4 a.m. EST until Thursday at 1 p.m. EST, according to the National Weather Service.
  • Houghton County’s advisory is in effect from Wednesday at 7 a.m. EST until Thursday at 1 a.m. EST.
  • Forecasters expect minor lakeshore flooding with some water on low-lying roads and properties along the shore.
  • Residents near the lake are urged to protect property and avoid floodwaters, with the NWS warning: “Turn around, don’t drown.”
  • A flood advisory indicates conditions below warning-level severity but still potentially dangerous without caution.