{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.5399ed8c5512519b57c946ebbb4d92191f20b615.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 25 at 5:55PM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-25","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.5399ed8c5512519b57c946ebbb4d92191f20b615.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC"},"word_count":142,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 25 at 5:55PM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD; Chester River to Queenstown MD; Eastern Bay\n**Issued by:** NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-25T17:55:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-25T17:55:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-26T02:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and\nwaves 2 to 4 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to North Beach\nMD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay.\n\n* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could\ncapsize or damage vessels.\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."}