Small Craft Advisory issued September 7 at 9:33PM AKDT until September 9 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Northern Lynn Canal

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 9/9/2026, 9:00:00 AM

Expires: 9/8/2026, 1:45:00 PM

Details

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What To Do

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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Source: National Weather Service.