First published 9/18/2026, 8:33:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:33:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Juneau AK

National Weather Service Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sept 18 at 9:59 AM AKDT (2026-09-18T17:59:00Z), in effect until Sept 18 at 10:00 PM AKDT, warning 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: 5/10The 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The advisory indicates hazardous wind and/or wave conditions that can endanger small boats, disrupt ferry and marine operations, and pose safety risks to recreational and commercial mariners in the Juneau coastal area.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:59AM AKDT until September 18 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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