{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.791f96a90a93fcc3f242370cb0c88828d04e2c7f.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 23 at 12:54PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.791f96a90a93fcc3f242370cb0c88828d04e2c7f.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Caribou ME"},"word_count":154,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 23 at 12:54PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM; Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Caribou ME\n**Sent:** 2026-09-23T12:54:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T12:54:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-24T02:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and\nseas 7 to 12 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME\nout 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to\nStonington, ME out 25 NM.\n\n* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday 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."}