{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.88e9a1d948531f6b470863eb7f2144f355a8d285.004.1","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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.88e9a1d948531f6b470863eb7f2144f355a8d285.004.1","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":188,"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:** Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to 60 NM; Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Elizabeth ME to Merrimack River MA from 25 to 60 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...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and\nseas 11 to 16 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Stonington ME to Port Clyde ME from 25 to\n60 NM, Waters from Port Clyde ME to Cape Elizabeth ME from 25\nto 60 NM and Waters from Cape Elizabeth ME to Merrimack River\nMA from 25 to 60 NM.\n\n* WHEN...From Friday morning 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."}