{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.005.2","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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.005.2","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":194,"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 Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 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 15 to 25\nkt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest\nwinds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft\nexpected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with\ngusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-\n60 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Friday.\nFor the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the\nGale 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."}