Station Name: Detroit
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 594 feet

Nearest Address:
6379 Buelow Ct
Detroit, MI 48209
Wayne County

GPS Coordinates: 42.3000, -83.1000

Nearby Water Temperatures

Small Craft Advisory issued June 17 at 3:46PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 3:46 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the southwest with isolated gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Thursday. During the Low Water Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches above low water datum.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels.

Low Water Advisory issued June 17 at 3:46PM EDT until June 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 3:46 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...During the Small Craft Advisory, expect sustained winds up to 28 knots from the southwest with isolated gusts up to 34 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. During the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 11 PM EDT Wednesday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EDT Thursday. During the Low Water Advisory, the maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday with the largest waves expected around 4 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds 25 to 30 knots may cause water levels in the western basin of Lake Erie to drop near or below the critical mark for safe navigation which is 13 inches above low water datum.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels.