{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.47107e339b895af97aa20288db9a73cfc4ebfab3.004.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued July 20 at 2:50PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.47107e339b895af97aa20288db9a73cfc4ebfab3.004.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Boston/Norton MA"},"word_count":204,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued July 20 at 2:50PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Boston/Norton MA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T14:50:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T14:50:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T06:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas\n7 to 12 feet possible.\n\n* WHERE...Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from\n40 to 60 NM, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from\n20 to 60 NM, Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket\nfrom 25 to 60 NM and Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas\nVineyard from 25 to 60 NM.\n\n* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas 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 seas."}