Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 15 at 3:34PM EDT until July 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce
visibility to 1 to 2 NM. 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, until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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
Sender: