The Nation - News from Oct. 31, 1986

Lakes Michigan and Huron continued their unseasonal climb this month, reaching the highest levels on record and increasing fears that strong autumn winds could cause unprecedented damage to coastal areas. The two lakes, considered a single body of water by hydrologists, were up to a foot higher this month than in the previous October, when a record for the month was set, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy rains in September caused the unseasonably high levels, hydrologic engineer Dave Schweiger said.