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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:17 AM Nov. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots will cause water levels to drop below the critical mark for safe navigation which is currently 5 inches below low water datum. The water level is forecast fall below the critical mark this afternoon before eventually falling to around 18 inches below low water datum tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
Low Water Advisory
Issued: 3:17 AM Nov. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 25 knots from the southwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots will cause water levels to drop below the critical mark for safe navigation which is currently 5 inches below low water datum. The water level is forecast fall below the critical mark this afternoon before eventually falling to around 18 inches below low water datum tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
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