{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.c0e167f1c641c2da336c7fb091bbaa47c7dc1400.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued May 16 at 2:24PM PDT until May 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.c0e167f1c641c2da336c7fb091bbaa47c7dc1400.002.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Eureka CA"},"word_count":128,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued May 16 at 2:24PM PDT until May 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Eureka CA\n**Sent:** 2026-05-16T14:24:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T14:24:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-16T22:30:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas\n9 to 14 feet.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from\n10 to 60 nm.\n\n* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Monday.\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 severe conditions."}