{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued May 13 at 2:11PM PDT until May 15 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS San Francisco CA"},"word_count":201,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued May 13 at 2:11PM PDT until May 15 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS San Francisco CA\n**Sent:** 2026-05-13T14:11:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-13T14:11:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-13T22:15:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30\nkt with gusts up to 34 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest\nwinds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft\nexpected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with\noccasional gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes\nCalifornia out to 10 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Thursday.\nFor the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Thursday to 3 PM PDT Friday.\nFor the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday\nevening.\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."}