First published 9/19/2026, 12:27:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:27:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:55PM AKDT until September 19 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning 2026-09-18T23:55:00Z (3:55 PM AKDT) and valid through 2026-09-19T15:00:00Z (7:00 AM AKDT) for waters near Juneau, AK, warning of hazardous marine conditions for 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: 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: 1/10How 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 may encounter hazardous seas and winds that increase risk of capsizing or difficulty navigating; mariners, ferries, and recreational boaters in the Juneau area should take precautions or avoid being underway during the advisory period.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:55PM AKDT until September 19 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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