{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2748ef68387ca00b8a4b9b279185691d4b5330d9.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 14 at 3:53PM EDT until September 15 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-14","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2748ef68387ca00b8a4b9b279185691d4b5330d9.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI"},"word_count":225,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 14 at 3:53PM EDT until September 15 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt  to the US/Canadian border beyond 5 NM from shore; Lake Huron from Presque Isle Lt. to Sturgeon Point  MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border; Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI 5NM off shore to US/Canadian border\n**Issued by:** NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI\n**Sent:** 2026-09-14T15:53:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-14T15:53:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-15T04:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the south\nwith gusts up to 40 knots. The largest significant waves will\nbe 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet.\n\n* WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque\nIsle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore, Lake Huron from Presque Isle\nLight to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore and Lake Huron\nfrom Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore.\n\n* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 12 PM EDT Tuesday\nwith the largest waves expected around 11 AM EDT Tuesday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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 hazardous conditions."}