{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2c439020d7ed09b299d0d89cce273f7c1183d773.003.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 25 at 2:26PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-25","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2c439020d7ed09b299d0d89cce273f7c1183d773.003.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Gray ME"},"word_count":183,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 25 at 2:26PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM; Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Elizabeth ME to Merrimack River MA from 25 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Gray ME\n**Sent:** 2026-09-25T14:26:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-25T14:26:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-26T05:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and\nseas 9 to 14 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to\n60 NM, Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25\nto 60 NM and Waters from Cape Elizabeth ME to Merrimack River\nMA from 25 to 60 NM.\n\n* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.\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."}