Minor Dense Smoke Advisory | Effective 07/18/2026 08:03

Headline: 
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 18 at 11:03AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event: 
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 8:03am
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to less than one nautical mile. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI and Marquette to Munising MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 8 PM 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: 
Huron Islands to Marquette MI; Marquette to Munising MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Marquette MI