Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 16 at 10:06AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:06am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less.
* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque
Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore, Lake Huron from Presque Isle
Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron
from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.
* WHEN...Smoke is dense this morning and may show modest
improvement this afternoon and tonight.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
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:
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: