{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2331d40b500eb6902bbc1ad43597fd47c5a15a18.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued May 14 at 2:35PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-14","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2331d40b500eb6902bbc1ad43597fd47c5a15a18.002.2","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":170,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued May 14 at 2:35PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Eureka CA\n**Sent:** 2026-05-14T14:35:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-14T14:35:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-14T22:45:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with\ngusts up to 50 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. For the\nSmall Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts\nup to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out\n10 nm.\n\n* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT\nSunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Friday.\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."}