First published 9/18/2026, 11:19:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 11:19:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:05PM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

The National Weather Service in Anchorage issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sep 18 at 3:05PM AKDT (published 2026-09-18T23:05:00Z). The advisory is in effect until Sep 20 at 5:00AM AKDT and warns of hazardous marine conditions affecting small vessels in the Anchorage 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: 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories indicate conditions (winds, waves, or seas) that can be hazardous to small boats and marine operations. Mariners, coastal travelers, and local operators should take precautions, alter plans, or avoid exposed waters while the advisory is in effect.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:05PM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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