{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.1aaccd2284c274632281bce8462eeb005d62fea5.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued May 13 at 1:58PM PDT until May 14 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.1aaccd2284c274632281bce8462eeb005d62fea5.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Eureka CA"},"word_count":175,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued May 13 at 1:58PM PDT until May 14 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Eureka CA\n**Sent:** 2026-05-13T13:58:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-13T13:58:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-13T22:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with\ngusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. For the\nSmall Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts\nup to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to\n60 nm.\n\n* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Thursday to 3 AM PDT\nSaturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT\nThursday.\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 severe conditions."}