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Small Craft Advisory
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI
Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 3:47AM EDT until August 3 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Alert Description
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the northeast 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 this morning and then around 8 PM EDT Sunday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety Instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Aug 2, 2026, 7:47 AM
Expires
Aug 3, 2026, 2:00 AM
Issued
Aug 2, 2026, 7:47 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
National Weather Service