{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.8a7e80294f36585dbc356af57279671fcfba5cc7.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued July 6 at 1:49PM PDT until July 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-06","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.8a7e80294f36585dbc356af57279671fcfba5cc7.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Seattle WA"},"word_count":194,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued July 6 at 1:49PM PDT until July 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca; East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca\n**Issued by:** NWS Seattle WA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-06T13:49:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-06T13:49:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-06T22:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For\nthe Gale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt\npossible.\n\n* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East\nEntrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.\nFor the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday\nevening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gales are expected to weaken after 03Z.\n\n## Instructions\nA Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to\n47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing\nand/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide\nadditional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider\naltering their plans."}