First published 9/18/2026, 9:29:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:29:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK issued a Small Craft Advisory on 2026-09-18 (issued at 12:52 PM AKDT) in effect through 2026-09-20 04:00 AM AKDT. The advisory notifies mariners of conditions that may be hazardous for 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: 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

Small craft advisories indicate marine conditions that can endanger small boats and affect ferry and coastal operations. Mariners and those planning coastal or marine activities near Juneau should exercise caution and consider altering plans until the advisory expires.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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