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

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sept 18 at 3:53 PM EDT, effective until 4:00 PM EDT the same day. The advisory notifies of hazardous wind and wave conditions on local waters around Detroit/Pontland, Michigan, posing risks to small boats and recreational mariners.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The 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 unsafe for small vessels; affected mariners should avoid or take precautions on local waters during the advisory period to reduce risk of capsizing or injury.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:53PM EDT until September 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

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