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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 11:04 AM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Glacier Bay... Icy Strait... Cross Sound... Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM... * Until 330 AM AKDT. * At 304 AM AKDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 11 NM north of Lemesurier Island, or 10 NM northwest of Point Gustavus, and is stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Satellite imagery indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Lone Island, Inian Island, Lemesurier Island, Elfin Cove, Muir Point, Point Gustavus, Bartlett Cove, Port Althorp, Three Hill Island, Cape Spencer, Graves Harbor and Yakobi Rock. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && TIME...MOT...LOC 1104Z 0DEG 0KT 5846 13621; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 KTS
Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:55 AM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Juneau, Eastern Chichagof Island, and Glacier Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain elevated into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday Tuesday. Strong wind gusts will continue through Tuesday before decreasing into Tuesday night morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:55 AM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Icy Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:55 AM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Icy Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:55 AM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Icy Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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