First published 9/18/2026, 8:12:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:12:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory — NWS Juneau (issued Sep 18, 10:45 AM AKDT)

The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK issued a Small Craft Advisory effective September 18 at 10:45 AM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00 PM AKDT. Mariners in the Juneau area are advised of conditions hazardous to 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: 2/10How 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

Small Craft Advisories warn of hazardous marine conditions that can endanger small boats and impact local marine transportation and recreation; affected mariners should take precautions or avoid travel during the advisory period.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 10:45AM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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