{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.88e9a1d948531f6b470863eb7f2144f355a8d285.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 23 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.88e9a1d948531f6b470863eb7f2144f355a8d285.002.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Gray ME"},"word_count":202,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 23 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM; Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Gray ME\n**Sent:** 2026-09-23T14:34:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T14:34:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-24T05:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20\nkt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the\nGale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt\nand seas 8 to 13 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME\nout 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape\nElizabeth, ME out 25 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Thursday to 8\nAM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon\nthrough 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."}