{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9f85225afdb4c0e56fb4c56a015202a57acd2ce7.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 21 at 2:47PM EDT until September 24 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9f85225afdb4c0e56fb4c56a015202a57acd2ce7.002.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Boston/Norton MA"},"word_count":160,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 21 at 2:47PM EDT until September 24 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound\n**Issued by:** NWS Boston/Norton MA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T14:47:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T14:47:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-22T07:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20\nkt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet. For the Gale\nWatch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nseas 5 to 8 feet possible.\n\n* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this\nafternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through\nThursday afternoon.\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."}