NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0111October 13, 2026
Gale Warning: Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM, in force until 4:00 a.m. local time on October 15. It was the 111th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued4:15 a.m. AKDT, October 13, 2026
In force from10:00 p.m. AKDT, October 14, 2026
Expires4:00 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
In force for 6 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 4:15 a.m. AKDT, October 13, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 p.m. AKDT, October 14, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 a.m. AKDT, October 15, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0111
- 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 15 to 25 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. For the additional Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. For the first Gale Warning, from 10 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the additional Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 4 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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