Minor Dense Smoke Advisory | Effective 07/16/2026 19:06

Headline: 
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 16 at 10:06PM EDT until July 17 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 7:06pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 6:00am
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...The maximum winds are expected around 10 PM EDT Thursday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Thursday. * 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI