First published 9/19/2026, 12:06:16 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:06:16 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 3:46AM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

National Weather Service Fairbanks issued a Small Craft Advisory beginning September 19 at 3:46 AM AKDT and continuing through September 20 at 5:00 AM AKDT. Advisory notifies hazardous marine conditions for 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: 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Hazardous wind and sea conditions can endanger small boats and affect marine travel and operations in the advisory area; mariners should take precautions or avoid exposed waters during the advisory period.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 3:46AM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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