First published 9/18/2026, 9:48:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:48:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service office in Juneau, Alaska issued a Small Craft Advisory on September 18 (issued 12:52 PM AKDT / 2026-09-18T20:52:00Z) in effect until 10:00 PM AKDT the same day. The advisory notifies mariners of conditions hazardous to 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: 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories warn of marine conditions that can endanger small boats and affect marine travel and local coastal operations. Mariners and travelers on local waters should take precautions or avoid affected areas while the advisory is in effect.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 18 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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