{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.d171ce8e0199ea3b630e2f7af040d4ff6c992ecc.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued September 20 at 2:10PM EDT until September 22 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.d171ce8e0199ea3b630e2f7af040d4ff6c992ecc.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Upton NY"},"word_count":195,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued September 20 at 2:10PM EDT until September 22 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM; Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Upton NY\n**Sent:** 2026-09-20T14:10:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-20T14:10:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-21T04:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25\nkt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For\nthe Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to\n45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible.\n\n* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 PM\nEDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening 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."}