First published 9/18/2026, 8:35:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:35:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning September 18 at 9:59 AM AKDT (2026-09-18T17:59:00Z) and in effect through September 20 at 1:00 AM AKDT. The advisory warns of hazardous marine conditions for small vessels in waters served by NWS Juneau.

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: 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: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The 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 seas and/or winds that pose increased risk to small boats and mariners. Recreational and commercial vessel operators should take precautions, alter plans, or avoid travel in affected waters until conditions improve.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:59AM AKDT until September 20 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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