Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 10:45PM EDT until July 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce
visibility to one to two nautical miles. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30
knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected.
* WHERE...Pentwater to Manistee MI.
* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 4
AM EDT Sunday.
* 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:
Pentwater to Manistee MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: