Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 3:50PM EDT until July 17 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 to 2 NM.
* WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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:
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI; Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge; Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay; Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI; Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI; Manistee to Point Betsie MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: