Minor Dense Smoke Advisory | Effective 07/15/2026 07:36

Headline: 
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 15 at 10:36AM EDT until July 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 15, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires: 
July 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 to 2 NM, locally lower. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 4 feet expected. * WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Area Description: 
St Ignace to False Detour Channel; 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island; Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI