{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.1db87e2135bc370d674eb65341f627a91bfc08cf.004.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:38PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.1db87e2135bc370d674eb65341f627a91bfc08cf.004.1","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":85,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:38PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Pamlico Sound\n**Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n**Sent:** 2026-07-18T14:38:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-18T14:38:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-19T02:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and\nrough waters expected.\n\n* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.\n\n* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.\n\n## Instructions\nInexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller\nvessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions."}