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NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0109October 3, 2026

Gale Warning: Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM

The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, which was in force until 10:00 p.m. local time on October 3. It was the 109th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.

ExpiredWarning

Issued6:31 p.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
In force6:31 p.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
Expired10:00 p.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026

In force for 3.5 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Juneau AK
Area
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
6:31 p.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
Expires
10:00 p.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Moderate, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
PAJK GL.W 0109
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM AKDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM to 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What the agency told people 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.

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

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