First published Oct 14, 2026, 11:59:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 11:59:16 PM UTC

NWS Juneau issues Storm Warning for Cape Edgecumbe–Cape Spencer waters through October 15

NWS Juneau issued a Storm Warning for waters from Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer, 15 to 80 nautical miles offshore, until October 15 at 7:00 AM AKDT. The warning forecasts southeast winds of 40 to 50 knots, gusts up to 60 knots, and seas of 18 to 23 feet.

Why it matters

The warning identifies severe winds and seas in the affected coastal waters.

Location

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: 7/10How 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: 2/10The 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: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Storm Warning issued October 14 at 2:13PM AKDT until October 15 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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