First published 9/18/2026, 7:55:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 7:55:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:59AM AKDT until September 19 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

NWS Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning 2026-09-18 09:59 AKDT (2026-09-18T17:59:00Z) through 2026-09-19 01:00 AKDT for the Juneau, Alaska area, warning of hazardous marine conditions (elevated winds and/or seas) that can endanger 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: 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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small craft advisories indicate conditions that can put small boats and mariners at risk, disrupt local marine transportation and fishing, and pose safety hazards nearshore. Mariners and operators of small vessels in the Juneau area should take precautions or avoid going out while the advisory is in effect.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:59AM AKDT until September 19 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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