{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.008.1","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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.008.1","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":172,"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 Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 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 gusts up to 34 kt. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30\nto 40 kt with occasional gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft\npossible.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras\nBlancas California 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."}