Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
349 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
LHZ349-242200-
/O.CON.KAPX.SC.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-260824T2200Z/
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
349 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the northwest and highest
waves around 3 feet.
* WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
345 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
LHZ421-441-250000-
/O.CON.KDTX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-260825T0000Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-
345 PM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 16 knots from the
northwest with gusts up to 25 knots. The largest significant
waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5
feet.
* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay and Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Monday
with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Monday.
* 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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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
312 AM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
MIZ049-250000-
/O.EXT.KDTX.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260825T0000Z/
Huron-
312 AM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...High swim risk due to large waves, rip currents, and
longshore currents.
* WHERE...Huron County shoreline.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deep water and
prevent return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
315 AM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-250800-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
315 AM EDT Mon Aug 24 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Saginaw Bay and southern
Lake Huron. Please see the latest marine forecast for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
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You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
CB
