First published 9/18/2026, 11:20:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 11:20:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Anchorage AK

The National Weather Service in Anchorage issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning September 18 at 3:05 PM AKDT (2026-09-18T23:05:00Z) through September 20 at 5:00 AM AKDT (2026-09-20T13:00:00Z). Mariners should expect hazardous wind and/or sea conditions along affected Alaska coastal waters during this period.

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: 5/10The 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories warn of conditions that can endanger small vessels and affect marine travel and local coastal operations. Mariners and coastal communities should take precautions and avoid exposed waters if possible.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:05PM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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