First published 9/18/2026, 7:55:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 7:55:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Juneau (Sept 18–20, 2026)

National Weather Service Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning Sept 18 at 9:59 AM AKDT (2026-09-18T17:59:00Z) and lasting through Sept 20 at 4:00 AM AKDT for the Juneau, Alaska 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: 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 marine conditions (elevated winds and/or seas) can endanger small vessels and affect marine travel and local operations. Mariners and recreational boaters in the Juneau area should take precautions and consider altering plans.

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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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