{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e48a3e132fb837f4910d871309eee58d19b9fee8.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 14 at 2:44PM CDT until September 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-14","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e48a3e132fb837f4910d871309eee58d19b9fee8.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI"},"word_count":335,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 14 at 2:44PM CDT until September 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to mid-line of lake.; Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake; Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake; Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake\n**Issued by:** NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI\n**Sent:** 2026-09-14T14:44:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-14T14:44:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-14T22:45:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nwaves 7 to 12 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake\nMichigan.\n\n* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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."}