First published 9/18/2026, 9:34:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:34:15 PM

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

NWS Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory for local marine areas on September 18 at 12:52 PM AKDT, in effect until September 18 at 10:00 PM AKDT. Advisory warns of hazardous conditions for small vessels in Juneau-area waters.

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: 8/10How 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 indicate conditions (e.g., strong winds, high seas, currents) that can endanger small boats and recreational mariners. Those planning marine travel or operations in the Juneau area should exercise caution, delay departures, or adjust routes.

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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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