{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.8a3e13dd664a4780661d61891510804928e9bdb1.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:13PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.8a3e13dd664a4780661d61891510804928e9bdb1.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wilmington NC"},"word_count":140,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:13PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington NC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-23T13:18:37-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T13:13:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-24T04:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas\n6 to 9 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.\n\n* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}