{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.469376e312b68e31835e8217e24acd181ffdf37c.005.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 17 at 2:42PM AKDT until September 18 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.469376e312b68e31835e8217e24acd181ffdf37c.005.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Juneau AK"},"word_count":224,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 17 at 2:42PM AKDT until September 18 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Juneau AK\n**Sent:** 2026-09-17T14:42:00-08:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-17T14:42:00-08:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-17T22:45:00-08:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20\nto 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale\nWarning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt\nand seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft\nAdvisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nseas 7 to 12 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape\nSpencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM\nAKDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT\nFriday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Friday\nto 1 AM AKDT Saturday.\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 hazardous conditions."}