GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) – The afternoon commute could be tricky with areas of freezing rain as the ice storm in Texas makes it way toward Michigan.
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issues a Freezing Rain Advisory for Ottawa and Allegan counties from 11 a.m Monday, January 16, to 2 a.m. Tuesday, January 17.
Areas of freezing rain will develop by afternoon and remain into the evening. Roads are expected to become icy this afternoon and evening. A quarter inch of ice could accumulate on colder surfaces.
The Michigan Department of Transportation reminds motorists to adjust speeds based on conditions and to take it slow in ice and snow.
Scattered power outages could occur. In the event of a power outage, contact Consumers Energy 24/7 at 1-800-557-4625 or online. Business customers can sign up for text alerts by texting REG to 232273 (CECARE) and providing their account number when prompted. Additional storm and outage alerts are available online from the Consumers Energy outage center.
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