NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0108October 3, 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, which was in force until 1:00 a.m. local time on October 4. It was the 108th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
ExpiredWarning
In force for 9 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 Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:55 a.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
- In force from
- 4:00 p.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 a.m. AKDT, October 4, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0108
- 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 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM 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.
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