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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for an area including eastern Washtenaw County.
At 8:14 p.m. severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Mount Clemens to near Brighton, moving southeast at 35 miles per hour. The warning is in effect until 9 p.m.
Wind gusts could reach 70 miles per hour and cause considerable damage to trees, roofs, outbuildings and mobile homes.
The warning advises people at Comerica Park to seek safe shelter immediately.
Light freezing rain, with a high of 28 and low of 15 degrees. Light freezing rain for the morning, cloudy for the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.
I have to commend the Saline City manager and engineer for keeping their cool and for their professionalism during the three hour Mill Pond Dam town hall meeting.
I think what's insulting is that the city is bloating the numbers to bolster their case.
Logically, the dam has no practical use. Of course, it's going to cost more. Of course, there's a level of risk there. Of course, over some period of time, it's going to cost more to maintain than a stream.
Life cycle cost analysis is certainly appropriate when considering new assets, but it may not be as appropriate when evaluating existing assets.