NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0134November 8, 2026
Gale Warning: Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, in force until 6:00 a.m. local time on November 10. It was the 134th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued3:27 p.m. AKST, November 8, 2026
In force from9:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
Expires6:00 a.m. AKST, November 10, 2026
In force for 9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:27 p.m. AKST, November 8, 2026
- In force from
- 9:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 6:00 a.m. AKST, November 10, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0134
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 ft. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 24 to 29 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the first Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM AKST Monday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 PM to 9 PM AKST Monday. For the second Gale Warning, from 9 PM Monday to 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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