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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 10:58 PM Aug. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI... At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds up to 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 12 nm west of Pinconning, moving east at 20 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Pinconning around 720 PM EDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds up to 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:35 PM Aug. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 16 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 23 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 5 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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