Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 9:57AM EDT until July 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 6:57am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...During the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce
visibility to less than 1 mile. During the Small Craft Advisory,
expect sustained winds up to 2 knots from the west with gusts
up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet
with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.
* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI.
* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
expected around 7 PM EDT Saturday with the largest waves
expected around 9 PM EDT Saturday.
* 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:
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay; Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: