{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.009.2","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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.009.2","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":154,"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:** San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge\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, west winds 15 to 25 kt\nand choppy waters expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest\nwinds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters\npossible.\n\n* WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this\nevening. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through\nSunday evening.\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."}