Headline:
Low Water Advisory issued June 17 at 3:46PM EDT until June 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Low Water Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds
up to 28 knots from the southwest with isolated gusts up to 34
knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a
potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water
Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
* WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to
North Cape MI.
* WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are
expected around 11 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves
expected around 12 AM EDT Thursday. During the Low Water
Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT
Thursday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause
water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or
below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches
above low water datum.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
Area Description:
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: