NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0111October 13, 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 4:00 p.m. local time on October 15. It was the 111th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued4:15 a.m. AKDT, October 13, 2026
In force from4:00 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
Expires4:00 p.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 4:15 a.m. AKDT, October 13, 2026
- In force from
- 4:00 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 p.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0111
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * 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.
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