First published 9/18/2026, 8:14:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:14:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Juneau for waters near Juneau, AK

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory effective September 18 at 9:59 AM AKDT (2026-09-18T17:59:00Z) through September 19 at 1:00 AM AKDT, warning of hazardous marine conditions for waters near Juneau, Alaska.

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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Hazardous winds and/or seas can endanger small vessels, disrupt local marine transport and fishing, and pose safety risks to recreational boaters and commercial operators. Mariners and travelers on local ferry routes should take precautions or avoid exposed waters while the advisory is in effect.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:59AM AKDT until September 19 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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