{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9150b33d61c37b7818fbe89641c2302396e8d7cb.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued July 15 at 3:34PM EDT until July 16 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-15","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9150b33d61c37b7818fbe89641c2302396e8d7cb.002.2","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":213,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued July 15 at 3:34PM EDT until July 16 at 12:00AM 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\n**Issued by:** NWS Gaylord MI\n**Sent:** 2026-07-15T15:34:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-15T15:34:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-15T23:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce\nvisibility to 1 to 2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest\ngusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and highest waves around\n4 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 and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including\nThunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.\n\n* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday.\nFor the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight.\n\n* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low\nvisibility will make navigation difficult.\n\n## Instructions\nInexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller\nvessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.\n\nIf you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog\nsignals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use\nyour radar and compass."}