{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e960963b0686a82fd24a31889005b578d7b58c82.004.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 13 at 1:03PM CDT until September 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-13","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e960963b0686a82fd24a31889005b578d7b58c82.004.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Duluth MN"},"word_count":188,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 13 at 1:03PM CDT until September 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Port Wing to Sand Island WI; Sand Island to Bayfield WI; Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland\n**Issued by:** NWS Duluth MN\n**Sent:** 2026-09-13T13:03:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-13T13:03:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-14T04:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt\nwith gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the\nGale Watch, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nwaves 4 to 8 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Port Wing to Sand Island WI, Sand Island to Bayfield\nWI and Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CDT this\nafternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night through\nTuesday afternoon.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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 waves."}