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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 1:03 PM Aug. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED... The areas affected include... Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South Fox Island 5NM offshore... Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay... Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge... Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island... At 902 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near South Fox Island, moving northeast at 25 knots. Locations impacted include... South Fox Island, Waugoshance Point, Good Hart, Beaver Island, Cross Village, Gros Cap, Point Aux Chenes, Cecil Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and Epoufette. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:30 AM Aug. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 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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