WLNS Meteorologist Talks Flooding, Forecasts and Potholes

WKAR Public Media | By Brooke Allen

Published February 22, 2018 at 1:37 PM EST

Erik Kostrewza in WKAR Studio — WLNS meteorologist Erik Kostrzewa

WLNS-TV meteorologist Erik Kostrzewa joined WKAR Morning Edition host Brooke Allen in studio on Thursday morning to talk about the conditions that caused the severe flooding around the Lansing area. He also explained why driving in even 2-feet of water is terribly dangerous and what's created an epidemic of potholes in our area.

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