{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bf33c9676eeff7f6c81087bd8a3588e0604a8557.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 23 at 3:20PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC","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.bf33c9676eeff7f6c81087bd8a3588e0604a8557.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Newport/Morehead City NC"},"word_count":172,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 23 at 3:20PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM; S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-23T15:20:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T15:20:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-24T03:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas\n15 to 20 ft.\n\n* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras, and the\noffshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras.\n\n* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}