{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.0babe9df339e88bbd7f6166a92795341e6bc5496.003.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued July 21 at 2:23PM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.0babe9df339e88bbd7f6166a92795341e6bc5496.003.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Newport/Morehead City NC"},"word_count":142,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued July 21 at 2:23PM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T14:23:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T14:23:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-22T04:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and\nseas 5 to 7 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke\nInlet.\n\n* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Wednesday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}