{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.010.2","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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92b8c12c25657f1399938e07625d7e35c7d16f81.010.2","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":145,"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:** Monterey Bay\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 Watch, northwest winds\n20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft\npossible.\n\n* WHERE...Monterey Bay.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PDT Thursday.\nFor the Gale Watch, from Saturday 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."}