First published 9/18/2026, 9:27:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:27:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued for Juneau coastal waters (Sep 18 12:52PM AKDT–Sep 19 1:00AM AKDT)

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning September 18 at 12:52 PM AKDT, in effect until September 19 at 1:00 AM AKDT. The advisory warns of marine 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: 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small craft advisories indicate winds and/or seas that can endanger small boats, disrupt local marine operations, and affect ferry or coastal travel. Mariners and shoreline operators in the Juneau area should take precautions, alter plans, or avoid small-vessel operations until conditions improve.

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Sources

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 19 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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