Hurricane Sandy’s Effect On West Michigan

Hurricane Sandy is having an effect on every state east of the Mississippi River.

Hurricane Sandy is responsible for major flooding, winds over 80 mph in multiple states, power outages for at least 9 million people, and blizzard conditions.

What is Sandy's impact on West Michigan?

Hurricane Sandy in West Michigan

• Big winds on Lake Michigan.  Gusts of 40 mph were recorded Monday night with waves of 20 feet expected.
• 27 American Red Cross volunteers from West Michigan are in Baltimore to respond to Hurricane Sandy.
• Some flights into and out of Grand Rapids have been cancelled.
• Power outages are expected.  Get prepared.

WZZM explains how you can help today.

Here's the latest on Sandy and the impact being felt on the east side of the country.