First published 9/19/2026, 12:02:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:02:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 by NWS Fairbanks AK

National Weather Service Fairbanks issued a Small Craft Advisory at 3:49 PM AKDT on September 18, in effect until 5:00 PM AKDT on September 19. The advisory notifies mariners that conditions may be hazardous for small vessels in the advisory 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: 8/10How 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: 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: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories indicate conditions (e.g., winds, waves) that can endanger small boats and recreational vessels; mariners and people planning water travel should use caution, delay trips, or seek sheltered waters.

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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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