{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2331d40b500eb6902bbc1ad43597fd47c5a15a18.004.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch 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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2331d40b500eb6902bbc1ad43597fd47c5a15a18.004.2","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":174,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued May 14 at 2:35PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 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 Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt\nwith gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the Gale\nWatch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas\n9 to 12 feet possible.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from\n10 to 60 nm.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT Saturday.\nFor the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday\nevening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas."}