{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.36e1567c7093ae5931eba01f1d6ae98d39c831e1.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued May 31 at 11:54AM PDT until June 1 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.36e1567c7093ae5931eba01f1d6ae98d39c831e1.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Medford OR"},"word_count":199,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued May 31 at 11:54AM PDT until June 1 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Medford OR\n**Sent:** 2026-05-31T11:54:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-31T11:54:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-01T04:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very\nsteep seas 8 to 12 ft. Winds ease tonight to 20 to 30 kt with\ngusts to 35 kt, but seas remain steep 8 to 10 ft.\n\n* WHERE...Very steep and hazardous seas are expected beyond 2 nm\nfrom shore with gales expected beyond 5 nm from shore and south\nof Gold Beach. All other areas will experience conditions\nhazardous to small craft.\n\n* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PDT Monday. For the\nSmall Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Monday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or\ndamage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.\n\n* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep\nseas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or\nsecure the vessel for severe conditions."}