First published 9/19/2026, 6:02:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 6:02:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory near Juneau, AK (NWS Juneau)

The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory covering local waters beginning Sept 18 9:50 PM AKDT and running through Sept 20 7:00 PM AKDT. Advisories indicate hazardous marine conditions (e.g., gusty winds, choppy seas) that could be dangerous for small boats.

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: 2/10How 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

Mariners, fishing vessels, and recreational boaters in the Juneau area may face hazardous conditions. Small craft advisories can disrupt local marine travel, fishing operations, and supply movements along coastal routes.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:50PM AKDT until September 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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