First published 9/19/2026, 12:00:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:00:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:40PM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

The National Weather Service office in Anchorage, AK issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning September 18 at 3:40 PM AKDT and in effect until September 20 at 5:00 AM AKDT (source publish time: 2026-09-18T23:40:00Z).

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: 2/10How 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 warn of conditions that can be hazardous to small vessels and coastal/nearshore marine activity. Mariners and coastal travelers in the Anchorage area should be aware and exercise caution while the advisory is in effect.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:40PM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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