First published 9/18/2026, 9:38:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:38:15 PM

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

National Weather Service Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sept 18 (12:52 PM AKDT) in effect until Sept 19 (1:00 AM AKDT) for waters near Juneau, Alaska, indicating hazardous marine conditions 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: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The 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 boats and other small craft face hazardous wind and wave conditions that increase risk of capsizing or being stranded; mariners and local transport services should exercise caution or avoid travel in affected waters during the advisory period.

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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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