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NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0133November 8, 2026

Gale Warning: Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM

The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, in force until 6:00 p.m. local time on November 9. It was the 133rd gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.

Warning

Issued11:59 a.m. AKST, November 8, 2026
In force from12:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
Expires6:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026

In force for 6 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Juneau AK
Area
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
11:59 a.m. AKST, November 8, 2026
In force from
12:00 p.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 0133
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and seas 24 to 29 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight AKST tonight. For the first Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Monday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to noon AKST Monday. For the second Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What the agency told people to do

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

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