NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0125November 3, 2026
Gale Warning: Clarence Strait
The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Clarence Strait, in force until 12:00 p.m. local time on November 4. It was the 125th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued2:45 p.m. AKST, November 3, 2026
In force from9:00 p.m. AKST, November 3, 2026
Expires12:00 p.m. AKST, November 4, 2026
In force for 15 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Clarence Strait
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 2:45 p.m. AKST, November 3, 2026
- In force from
- 9:00 p.m. AKST, November 3, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 p.m. AKST, November 4, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0125
- 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, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon AKST Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * 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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