First published 9/18/2026, 8:02:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:02:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 10:38AM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning Sept 18 10:38 AM AKDT (2026-09-18T18:38:00Z) and lasting until Sept 19 5:00 PM AKDT for marine areas near Juneau, AK, indicating hazardous winds and/or seas for small vessels.

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 can endanger small vessels, disrupt local ferry and boating operations, and pose safety risks to recreational boaters—those planning or conducting marine travel in the Juneau area should take precautions or avoid exposure.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 10:38AM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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