{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7a5fd5f4352eab4a4476b78bd2175e0332627b3f.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 23 at 1:15PM PDT until September 25 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7a5fd5f4352eab4a4476b78bd2175e0332627b3f.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":162,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 23 at 1:15PM PDT until September 25 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm; Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Medford OR\n**Sent:** 2026-09-23T13:15:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T13:15:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-24T02:15:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to\n45 kt and very steep seas 9 to 16 ft at 8 to 10 seconds\npossible.\n\n* WHERE...All the area but strongest winds and highest seas will\nbe from Charleston north.\n\n* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or\ndamage vessels. Low visibility conditions are possible.\n\n* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid strong winds and\nvery steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course,\nand/or secure the vessel for severe conditions."}