First published 9/19/2026, 12:30:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:30:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory near Juneau, AK (issued Sep 18)

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sep 18 at 3:55 PM AKDT (2026-09-18T23:55:00Z) in effect through Sep 21 at 6:00 AM AKDT. The advisory warns of marine conditions hazardous to small vessels in the Juneau coastal waters.

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: 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

Hazardous marine conditions can endanger small boats, affect local marine transportation and recreation, and prompt operational changes for mariners and ports in the Juneau area.

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Sources

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 3:55PM AKDT until September 21 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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