{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f52bbf7cd07cfb9742f937533a96270ae8cd7338.006.1","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.f52bbf7cd07cfb9742f937533a96270ae8cd7338.006.1","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":156,"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:** Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM\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...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nseas 11 to 16 feet possible.\n\n* WHERE...Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from\n25 to 60 NM and Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas\nVineyard from 25 to 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."}