NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0132November 9, 2026
Gale Warning: Southern Chatham Strait
The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Southern Chatham Strait, in force until 9:00 p.m. local time on November 9. It was the 132nd gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued5:52 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
In force5:52 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
Expires9:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
In force for 15.1 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Southern Chatham Strait
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 5:52 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 9:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0132
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM AKST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * 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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