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Small Craft Advisory — Black River To Ontonagon MI, LS
Issued
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMQT

Affected Areas

Black River To Ontonagon MI, LS

Official Bulletin

* 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.

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.