Headline:
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 1 at 1:27AM CDT until September 1 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Event:
Dense Fog Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 11:27pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1
to 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Sand Island to Bayfield WI and Outer Apostle Islands
Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
Area Description:
Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
Forcast Office:
NWS Duluth MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov