{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.241b8e60f502414a7976181ff2f4a5a50dfcd1de.002.3","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 13 at 12:46PM CDT until September 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.241b8e60f502414a7976181ff2f4a5a50dfcd1de.002.3","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Green Bay WI"},"word_count":213,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 13 at 12:46PM CDT until September 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI; Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI\n**Issued by:** NWS Green Bay WI\n**Sent:** 2026-09-13T12:46:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-13T12:46:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-13T21:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to\n20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For\nthe second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with\ngusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale\nWatch, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to around 35 kt and\nwaves 6 to 12 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island\nto Two Rivers.\n\n* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this\nevening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10\nPM CDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday evening through\nTuesday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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 waves."}