First published 9/18/2026, 9:02:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:02:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:53PM EDT until September 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office issued a Small Craft Advisory on 2026-09-18 at 15:53 EDT (2026-09-18T19:53:00Z), in effect through 2026-09-19 at 00:00 EDT. The advisory applies to local marine areas served by the Detroit/Pontiac NWS office.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories indicate conditions that are hazardous for small vessels and pose safety risks to mariners and recreational boaters. Affected operators should alter plans or take precautions until the advisory expires.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:53PM EDT until September 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

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