First published 9/18/2026, 8:41:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:41:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning September 18 at 9:59 AM AKDT (2026-09-18T17:59:00Z) and in effect until September 20 at 4:00 AM AKDT. The advisory warns of hazardous marine conditions for small vessels in the advisory 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: 2/10How 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories indicate conditions (e.g., strong winds, high waves) that can endanger small boats and marine operations. Mariners, commercial operators, and coastal travelers should take precautions or avoid affected waters during the advisory period.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:59AM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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