First published 9/18/2026, 9:42:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:42:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 19 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sep 18 at 12:52 PM AKDT (published 2026-09-18T20:52:00Z) in effect through Sep 19 at 7:00 AM AKDT for the Juneau marine area. The advisory indicates conditions hazardous to small vessels.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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 signal conditions that can endanger small boats and affect local marine transportation, fishing, and recreational activities. Mariners and travelers using local waters should take precautions or avoid transit while the advisory is in effect.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 19 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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