First published 9/19/2026, 12:02:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:02:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Anchorage (Sep 18 2026)

The National Weather Service in Anchorage issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sep 18 at 3:40 PM AKDT (2026-09-18T23:40:00Z) effective until Sep 19 at 5:00 AM AKDT for coastal/nearshore marine areas around Anchorage, Alaska. The advisory warns of conditions hazardous to small vessels.

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: 8/10How 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 indicate winds and/or seas likely to be dangerous for small boats and recreational mariners. Local commercial and passenger marine traffic, fishermen, and recreational boaters should take precautions or avoid being underway during the advisory period.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:40PM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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