First published 9/19/2026, 12:26:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:26:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:55PM AKDT until September 20 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service office in Juneau, AK issued a Small Craft Advisory on 2026-09-18 15:55 AKDT (published 2026-09-18T23:55:00Z) in effect through September 20 at 10:00 AM AKDT, warning of hazardous marine conditions for small vessels in waters under the Juneau forecast area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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: 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 wind and/or seas that create unsafe conditions for small vessels. Mariners and others using local marine transportation should exercise caution; the advisory may affect small-boat operations, fishing, and nearshore travel.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:55PM AKDT until September 20 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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