First published Sep 19, 2026, 10:40:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 2:20:00 AM UTC

Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 2:14AM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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The National Weather Service office in Anchorage, AK issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sep 19 (2:14 AM AKDT) in effect through Sep 20 (5:00 AM AKDT). The advisory notifies mariners of conditions hazardous to small vessels in the Anchorage forecast area.

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Advisory affects small boats and marine operations near Anchorage, posing increased risk of accidents, capsizing, or travel disruptions for recreational and commercial small craft during the advisory period.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 2:14AM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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