NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0112October 15, 2026
Gale Warning: Clarence Strait
The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Clarence Strait, in force until 1:00 p.m. local time on October 16. It was the 112th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued4:01 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
In force from7:00 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
Expires1:00 p.m. AKDT, October 16, 2026
In force for 30 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Clarence Strait
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 4:01 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 7:00 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 p.m. AKDT, October 16, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0112
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM AKDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM 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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