{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f0da6a4f8aac636988287d9fbde08ae4e7cf8e8d.002.3","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 20 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.f0da6a4f8aac636988287d9fbde08ae4e7cf8e8d.002.3","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Juneau AK"},"word_count":245,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 20 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Juneau AK\n**Sent:** 2026-09-18T12:52:00-08:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-18T12:52:00-08:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-18T21:00:00-08:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt\nwith gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft. For the first\nSmall Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12\nft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast\nwinds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft\nexpected. For the second Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt\nwith gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 4 PM AKDT this\nafternoon. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this\nafternoon to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft\nAdvisory, from 4 PM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the\nsecond Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Sunday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}