{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7d690c56a839eb46b64ec37494bb0fa65145a185.003.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued September 15 at 2:18PM EDT until September 15 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-15","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7d690c56a839eb46b64ec37494bb0fa65145a185.003.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Gaylord MI"},"word_count":218,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued September 15 at 2:18PM EDT until September 15 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** St Ignace to False Detour Channel; 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island; Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI\n**Issued by:** NWS Gaylord MI\n**Sent:** 2026-09-15T14:18:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-15T14:18:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-15T22:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from\nthe southwest and highest waves around 8 feet. For the Small\nCraft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and\nhighest waves around 6 feet expected.\n\n* WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of\nMackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc\nIsland, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder\nBay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.\n\n* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.\nFor the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves\nwhich could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}