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**Weather Alert
Weather Alert
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and
highest waves around 12 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves
which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
Weather Alert
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches with locally ...**Weather Alert
Weather Alert
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and
highest waves around 12 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves
which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
Weather Alert
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Rapidly falling temperatures later tonight will lead to
icy road conditions. Gusty winds combined with falling snow will
result in very poor visibilities at times tonight into Friday.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause isolated
power outages. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday
morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
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AP
A lion and bear rescued from captivity in northern Albania arrived in animal sanctuaries in Germany in early December after authorities in Tirana discovered they were being illegally kept as pets on a private estate
- By ZANA CIMILI - Associated Press
- Dec 18, 2025
- Dec 18, 2025 Updated 17 mins ago
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A lion and bear rescued from captivity in northern Albania arrived in animal sanctuaries in Germany in early December after authorities in Tirana discovered they were being illegally kept as pets on a private estate.
Erion, a 3-year-old lion, and Flora, a 2-year-old bear, are now both starting a new life.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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