Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 6:55PM CDT until July 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce
visibility to 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest
winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt veering northeast and
waves 1 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock
Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little
Sturgeon Bay WI and Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI.
* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 7 PM CDT
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:
Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI; Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender: