{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.d53821aaddac7c3fa6da7a14259debbd516df4ce.004.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued September 20 at 12:14PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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.d53821aaddac7c3fa6da7a14259debbd516df4ce.004.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Buffalo NY"},"word_count":89,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued September 20 at 12:14PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lower Niagara River\n**Issued by:** NWS Buffalo NY\n**Sent:** 2026-09-20T12:14:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-20T12:14:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-20T22:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots expected.\n\n* WHERE...The Lower Niagara River.\n\n* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions\nthat could capsize or damage small craft.\n\n## Instructions\nInexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller\nvessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions."}