{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.002.3","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued May 13 at 2:11PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00PM 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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.002.3","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":192,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued May 13 at 2:11PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 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 25\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 9 to 12 ft\nexpected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with\ngusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT Thursday.\nFor the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM PDT Friday.\nFor the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through Sunday evening.\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."}