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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:06 AM Sep. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions from high waves and rip currents expected. Waves as high as 4 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona and Iosco Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...A high swim risk means that life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:57 AM Sep. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, highest waves around 4 feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the south and highest waves around 10 feet expected. * WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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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