First published 9/19/2026, 12:33:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:33:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory for Juneau, AK (Sep 18–21, 2026)

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sep 18 at 3:55 PM AKDT (2026-09-18T23:55:00Z) in effect until Sep 21 at 6:00 AM AKDT, warning of hazardous marine conditions for small vessels in the Juneau area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

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

Why it matters

Unsafe winds and/or seas can endanger small boats, disrupt local marine traffic and ferry operations, and pose safety risks for mariners and recreational boaters. Those operating or planning marine travel in the Juneau area should take precautions or postpone voyages.

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Sources

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:55PM AKDT until September 21 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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