NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0134November 9, 2026
Gale Warning: Yakutat Bay
The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Yakutat Bay, in force until 3:00 a.m. local time on November 10. It was the 134th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued11:47 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
In force from6:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
Expires3:00 a.m. AKST, November 10, 2026
In force for 9 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Yakutat Bay
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 11:47 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- In force from
- 6:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 3:00 a.m. AKST, November 10, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0134
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Tuesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM 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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