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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:09 PM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:09 PM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and St Ignace to False Detour Channel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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