{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.003.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued May 13 at 2:11PM PDT until May 15 at 9:00AM 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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.003.2","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":199,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued May 13 at 2:11PM PDT until May 15 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 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 30 kt\nwith gusts up to 34 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale\nWarning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nseas 9 to 13 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30\nto 40 kt with occasional gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft\npossible.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Thursday.\nFor the Gale Warning, from 3 PM 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."}