First published 9/18/2026, 8:22:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:22:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Juneau AK

National Weather Service (Juneau AK) issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning 2026-09-18 at 10:38 AM AKDT (2026-09-18T18:38:00Z) in effect until 2026-09-19 at 5:00 PM AKDT. Advisory applies to coastal waters near Juneau, Alaska and warns conditions hazardous to small vessels.

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: 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: 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

Small Craft Advisories indicate wind and/or wave conditions that pose danger to small boats and recreational mariners — relevant for local boating, fishing, and marine transportation safety.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 10:38AM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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