{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bb6618c0b4fef9db86b1c30bacbbfd3c525ad612.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 23 at 1:01PM PDT until September 25 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.bb6618c0b4fef9db86b1c30bacbbfd3c525ad612.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Portland OR"},"word_count":223,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 23 at 1:01PM PDT until September 25 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm; Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Portland OR\n**Sent:** 2026-09-23T13:01:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T13:01:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-24T05:15:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Seas 7 to 12 ft at 10 seconds and south winds 25 to 35\nkt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60\nNM.\n\n* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...20-40% chance of wind gusts over 40 kt.\n\n## Instructions\nA Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to\n47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing\nand/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide\nadditional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider\naltering their plans."}