First published 9/18/2026, 9:51:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:51:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Juneau AK

NWS Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning Sep 18 12:52 PM AKDT (published 2026-09-18T20:52:00Z) and in effect through Sep 20 4:00 AM AKDT for waters monitored by the Juneau office.

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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories indicate hazardous marine conditions (e.g., elevated winds and seas) that can endanger small vessels and disrupt marine and coastal operations. Mariners, ferry operators, and recreational boaters in the Juneau area should take precautions or avoid travel while the advisory is in effect.

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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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