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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:45 AM Oct. 11, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, 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 and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:47 PM Oct. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...ELEVATED WILDFIRE POTENTIAL FOR MOST OF THE U.P. DUE TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY AND WARM CONDITIONS... Gusty southerly winds as high as 30mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and minimal recent rainfall continue lead to elevated wildfire potential through Sunday across most of the U.P. Obey local burn restrictions. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.
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