Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 18 at 3:15PM EDT until July 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce
visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Small Craft
Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
and waves 3 to 5 ft occurring.
* WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to
Whitefish Point MI.
* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* 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:
Munising to Grand Marais MI; Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: