First published 9/18/2026, 11:58:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 11:58:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:49PM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

The National Weather Service office in Fairbanks, AK issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sept 18 at 3:49 PM AKDT, in effect through Sept 19 at 5:00 PM AKDT, warning of conditions hazardous to 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: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The 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 conditions that can be hazardous for small boats and other maritime operations. Mariners and anyone planning water travel in the advisory area should exercise caution and adjust plans accordingly.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:49PM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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