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

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Juneau, AK

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory effective Sep 18, 2026 12:52 PM AKDT (2026-09-18T20:52:00Z) through Sep 20, 2026 4:00 AM AKDT (2026-09-20T12:00:00Z). Advises 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: 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 warn of winds and seas hazardous to small boats and marine operations. Mariners, ferries, and recreational boaters in the Juneau area should take precautions, alter plans, or avoid exposed waters until conditions subside.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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