OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 1:20PM EST until November 7 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Minor

What is happening

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island and 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Official instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Original message from NWS Gaylord MI. Wording is preserved from the source.

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Small Craft Advisory – Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island; 5N | Weather Alert Map