NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0132November 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 p.m. local time on November 9. It was the 132nd gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued11:59 a.m. AKST, November 8, 2026
In force from12:00 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
Expires6:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
In force for 18 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 11:59 a.m. AKST, November 8, 2026
- In force from
- 12:00 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 6:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0132
- 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 Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 24 to 29 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 Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM AKST Monday. * 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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