{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.d171ce8e0199ea3b630e2f7af040d4ff6c992ecc.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 20 at 2:10PM EDT until September 24 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.002.1","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":163,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 20 at 2:10PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 to 60 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...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and\nseas 11 to 16 feet possible.\n\n* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20\nto 60 nm.\n\n* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday 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."}