{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.006.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory 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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.006.1","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":176,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued May 13 at 2:11PM PDT until May 15 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 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 15 to 25 kt\nwith occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the\nGale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt\nand seas 9 to 14 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point\nCalifornia out to 10 NM.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Friday.\nFor the Gale Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday\nevening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas."}