{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.ce6ac975f991fb184f176eeec91d4f6efb6b5b71.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued September 17 at 2:50PM CDT until September 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.ce6ac975f991fb184f176eeec91d4f6efb6b5b71.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Chicago IL"},"word_count":95,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued September 17 at 2:50PM CDT until September 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL\n**Issued by:** NWS Chicago IL\n**Sent:** 2026-09-17T14:50:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-17T14:50:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-17T23:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...East winds to 20 kt. Significant waves to 6 ft\noccasionally to 8 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL.\n\n* WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.\n\n## Instructions\nInexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller\nvessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions."}