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 7:00 a.m. local time on October 16. It was the 112th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued7:51 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
In force7:51 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
Expires7:00 a.m. AKDT, October 16, 2026
In force for 23.2 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Clarence Strait
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 7:51 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 a.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
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...Until 7 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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