{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f52bbf7cd07cfb9742f937533a96270ae8cd7338.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 20 at 2:30PM EDT until September 24 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA","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.f52bbf7cd07cfb9742f937533a96270ae8cd7338.002.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Boston/Norton MA"},"word_count":220,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 20 at 2:30PM EDT until September 24 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket; Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island\n**Issued by:** NWS Boston/Norton MA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-20T14:30:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-20T14:30:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-21T03:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20\nkt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. For\nthe Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to\n40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.\n\n* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters\nextending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and\nNantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from\nMontauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of\nBlock Island.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Monday to 3 AM\nEDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon\nthrough 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."}