First published 9/19/2026, 12:24:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:24:15 AM

Gale Warning issued September 18 at 3:55PM AKDT until September 18 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK issued a Gale Warning effective 3:55 PM AKDT September 18 through 7:00 PM AKDT September 18, indicating sustained strong winds and hazardous marine conditions for the Juneau area.

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: 6/10The 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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Gale‑force winds can create dangerous conditions for marine traffic, small craft, and coastal operations, increase risk of damage to infrastructure and shorelines, and may disrupt transportation and outdoor activities in and around Juneau during the warning period.

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Gale Warning issued September 18 at 3:55PM AKDT until September 18 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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