{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f0da6a4f8aac636988287d9fbde08ae4e7cf8e8d.003.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 19 at 4:00AM 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.003.2","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":227,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 19 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 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 Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt and\nseas 10 to 15 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory,\nsouthwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7\nto 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,\nsoutheast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11\nto 16 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM and Icy\nCape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For\nthe first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM\nAKDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM\nSaturday 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."}