Small Craft Advisory issued September 8 at 8:45PM CDT until September 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 9/9/2026, 1:45:00 AM

Expires: 9/9/2026, 1:45:00 PM

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 5 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. For the Gale Watch, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft possible. * WHERE...Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Sand Island to Bayfield WI, Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from 7 AM CDT Wednesday through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What To Do

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 8 at 10:18PM EDT until September 10 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI

Small Craft Advisory issued September 8 at 10:18PM EDT until September 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI; Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge; Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay; Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI; Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI; Manistee to Point Betsie MI

Small Craft Advisory issued September 8 at 10:18PM EDT until September 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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Source: National Weather Service.