{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.007.2","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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.007.2","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":168,"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:** Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 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 10 to 20 kt\nwith gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 25\nto 35 kt with occasional gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft\npossible.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos\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."}