Special Marine Warning for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM

Source: NOAA · Southeast Alaska Coast

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NWS Juneau has issued a Special Marine Warning for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM until 4:30 PM AKDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts to 34 knots.

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Record type
Special Marine Warning
Affected area
Southeast Alaska Coast
Issued
September 20, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Juneau AK

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Alert Details

A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Juneau AK. The alert is effective from September 20 at 3:58 PM AKDT until September 20 at 4:30 PM AKDT.

Affected Areas

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. The thunderstorm was located 19 NM south of Biorka Island, or 29 NM southeast of Cape Edgecumbe, moving north at 30 knots.

What You Should Do

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.

Expected Conditions

Wind gusts to 34 knots. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain are possible.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from 3:58 PM AKDT to 4:30 PM AKDT on September 20, 2026.

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NWS Juneau has issued a Special Marine Warning for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM until 4:30 PM AKDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts to 34 knots.
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