Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 20 at 3:42AM EDT until July 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 12:42am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce
visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Small Craft
Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft
possible.
* WHERE...Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI,
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI.
* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through late Tuesday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility
will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.
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:
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI; Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays; Huron Islands to Marquette MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: