{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.852e98895f1e3e29b4c2e79d80ac8a79df938183.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:39PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.852e98895f1e3e29b4c2e79d80ac8a79df938183.002.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Mount Holly NJ"},"word_count":196,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 21 at 1:39PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE; Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE\n**Issued by:** NWS Mount Holly NJ\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T13:39:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T13:39:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-22T02:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25\nkt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. For the\nGale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt\nand very rough waters possible.\n\n* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to\nSlaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point\nNJ to Slaughter Beach DE.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM Tuesday to 6 AM\nEDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning\nthrough Thursday afternoon.\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."}