Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2011
Gale Warning 7, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jan 15, 2011, 2:29 PM PST. It was in force for 52 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 15, 2011, 2:29 PM PST (22:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 17, 2011, 6:00 PM PST
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
138 WHUS76 KSEW 152229 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 229 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160700- /O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0007.110115T2229Z-110116T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.110116T1200Z-110116T2300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 229 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING FOR THE COASTAL WATERS AND THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE WATCH ARE NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND...SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL INCREASE THIS EVENING AND BECOME SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-160700- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.110116T1400Z-110117T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0007.110116T0600Z-110116T1500Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 229 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING FOR PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED THROUGH 10 PM THIS EVENING. THE GALE WATCH IS NOT LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING. A WARM FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS TO DEVELOP BY LATE THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-160700- /O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0626.000000T0000Z-110116T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0007.110115T2229Z-110116T1500Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 229 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND...SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING. A WARM FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS TO DEVELOP DURING THE EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ134-160700- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0007.110116T0600Z-110116T1500Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 229 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING FOR ADMIRALTY INLET...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. * WIND...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING. A WARM FRONT WILL CAUSE SOUTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS TO DEVELOP BY LATE THIS EVENING...STRONGEST SOUTH PART. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ133-160700- /O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 229 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-160700- /O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110117T0000Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 229 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH GRAYS HARBOR BAR IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY. * SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET...EXCEPT 10 TO 13 FEET AROUND THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS. * BAR CONDITION...MODERATE TO ROUGH. * FIRST EBB CURRENT TIME...130 PM TODAY. * SECOND EBB CURRENT TIME...145 PM SUNDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ132-160700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T1200Z/ EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 229 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
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944 WHUS76 KSEW 160508 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 PZZ134-161315- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.110116T0508Z-110116T1500Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET... A GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY. * WIND...SOUTHERLY RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS OVERNIGHT BEFORE EASING SUNDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-161315- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.110116T0508Z-110117T0800Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST SUNDAY NIGHT... A GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT. * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT...AND 25 TO 35 KNOTS ON SUNDAY. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE OVER THE CENTRAL PUGET SOUND BETWEEN ELLIOTT BAY AND WEST POINT...AND OVER THE POSSESSION SOUND. WINDS OVER THESE AREAS WILL LOCALLY GUST TO 45 KNOTS SUNDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-161315- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110116T1500Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL AND NEAR SHORE WATERS UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY. * WIND...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...WILL BUILD TO 13 TO 15 FEET OVERNIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-161315- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110116T1500Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SUNDAY. * WIND...WILL RISE FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS OVERNIGHT AND THEN BECOME SOUTHWEST AND EASE SUNDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-161315- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST SUNDAY NIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT. * WIND...WILL RISE FROM THE EAST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS OVERNIGHT AND THEN DROP OFF EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. EXPECT WINDS TO RISE FROM THE WEST AT 20 TO 30 KNOTS AFTER NOON ON SUNDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-161315- /O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MONDAY. * SEAS...11 TO 13 FEET...EXCEPT 15 FEET DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB SUNDAY AFTERNOON. * BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...EXCEPT SEVERE SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR. * FIRST MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...130 AM SUNDAY. * SECOND MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...145 PM SUNDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ133-161315- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST SUNDAY NIGHT... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST SUNDAY NIGHT. * WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ132-161315- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T2000Z/ EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 908 PM PST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL NOON PST SUNDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON SUNDAY. * WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
947 WHUS76 KSEW 161105 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 PZZ134-161700- /O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110116T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T1700Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING TO 5 TO 15 KNOTS BY NOON TODAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-161915- /O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110116T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST AND BUILDING TO 13 FEET TODAY AND TO 15 FEET BY MONDAY...WITH A PERIOD OF 12 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-161915- /O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110116T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST AND BUILDING TO 12 FEET TODAY AND TO 13 FEET BY MONDAY...WITH A PERIOD OF 12 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ132-161215- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110116T2000Z/ EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA. $$ PZZ131-161915- /O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0627.110117T0100Z-110117T0800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. * WIND...WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS BY NOON TODAY BEFORE EASING LATER IN THE DAY. * SEAS...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-161915- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110116T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.110116T1500Z-110118T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NEAR SHORE WATERS UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING UNTIL 6 PM MONDAY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS...WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS EARLY THIS MORNING. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST AND BUILDING TO 13 FEET TODAY AND TO 15 FEET BY MONDAY...WITH A PERIOD OF 12 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-161915- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS BY NOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE OVER THE CENTRAL PUGET SOUND BETWEEN ELLIOTT BAY AND WEST POINT...AND OVER THE POSSESSION SOUND. WINDS OVER THESE AREAS WILL LOCALLY GUST TO 45 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-161915- /O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110118T1400Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY. * SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET TONIGHT...WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR. * BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...BECOMING SEVERE TONIGHT. * FIRST MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...145 PM TODAY. * SECOND MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...230 AM MONDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ133-161915- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 305 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
828 WHUS76 KSEW 161653 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 PZZ131-170100- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0627.110117T0100Z-110117T0800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL STRAIT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. * WIND...WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-170100- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. * WINDS...SOUTHERLY RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE OVER THE CENTRAL PUGET SOUND BETWEEN ELLIOTT BAY AND WEST POINT...AND OVER THE POSSESSION SOUND. WINDS OVER THESE AREAS WILL LOCALLY GUST TO 45 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ132-170100- /O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ134-170100- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-170100- /O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110118T1400Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY. * SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET TONIGHT... WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR. * BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...BECOMING SEVERE TONIGHT. * FIRST MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...145 PM TODAY. * SECOND MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...230 AM MONDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ133-170100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS THROUGH MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-170100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-170100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 853 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
336 WHUS76 KSEW 162225 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 225 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 PZZ134-162330- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 225 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ADMIRALTY INLET. $$ PZZ132-170600- /O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T0800Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T1200Z/ EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 225 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND...SW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS DURING THE EVENING AND PERSIST THROUGH THE NIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-170600- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T1200Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 225 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY. * WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL RISE TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE OVER THE CENTRAL PUGET SOUND BETWEEN ELLIOTT BAY AND WEST POINT...AND OVER THE POSSESSION SOUND. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-170600- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 225 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY. * WIND...WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS EARLY THIS EVENING AND PERSIST OVERNIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-170600- /O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110119T0000Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 225 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH GRAYS HARBOR BAR IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY. * SEAS...14 OR 15 FT...EXCEPT BUILDING TO 18 FT DURING THE VERY STRONG AFTERNOON EBB CURRENT. * BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...BECOMING SEVERE TONIGHT WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR. * FIRST MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...230 AM MON. * SECOND MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...230 PM MON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ133-170600- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110117T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 225 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-170600- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 225 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
113 WHUS76 KSEW 170505 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 PZZ150-153-156-171315- /O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0628.110117T1200Z-110118T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE NEAR SHORE WATERS UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...BUILDING TO 12 TO 14 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 12 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-171315- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110118T0800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT. * WIND...WEST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS ...EASING TO NEAR 25 KNOTS MONDAY MORNING. WESTERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS MONDAY AFTERNOON. * WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET MONDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ132-171315- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110118T0800Z/ EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT. * TIMING...WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO RISE TO GALE FORCE MONDAY AFTERNOON. * WIND...WESTERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS OVERNIGHT... AND THEN TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS MONDAY AFTERNOON. EXPECT LOCAL GUSTS NEAR 45 KNOTS WITH THE PUSH MONDAY AFTERNOON. * WAVES...BUILDING TO 2 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT AND TO 4 TO 7 FEET MONDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-171200- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T1200Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY. * WINDS...SOUTHERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS...WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS. EXPECT WINDS TO EASE INTO THE 15 TO 25 KNOTS RANGE EARLY MONDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ133-171315- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY. * WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WINDS MAY EASE LATER TONIGHT OR MONDAY MORNING BUT THIS WILL BE SHORT LIVED. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-171315- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T1200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS. * SWELLS...BUILDING TO 11 FEET TONIGHT AT 12 SECONDS...AND TO 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS BY MONDAY NIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-171315- /O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110119T0000Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY. * SEAS...11 TO 13 FT...BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FT ON MONDAY. * BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...BECOMING SEVERE ON MONDAY WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR. * FIRST MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...230 AM MONDAY. * SECOND MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...230 PM MONDAY...AND IT WILL BE STRONG. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-171315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 905 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST MONDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS. * SWELLS...BUILDING TO 14 FEET TONIGHT AT 12 SECONDS...AND TO 17 FEET AT 12 SECONDS BY MONDAY NIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
252 WHUS76 KSEW 171059 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 PZZ150-153-156-171900- /O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0628.110117T1059Z-110118T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0005.110118T0200Z-110119T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NEAR SHORE WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING THIS AFTERNOON. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST AND BUILDING TO 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. LONG PERIOD SWELLS CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-171900- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T2000Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...WITH LOCAL GUSTS NEAR KNOTS... EASING AFTER NOON. A CONVERGENCE ZONE WILL DEVELOP EARLY THIS AFTERNOON...THUS EXPECT WINDS TO BECOME NORTHERLY AT 5 TO 15 KNOTS NORTH OF WEST POINT. * WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING AFTER NOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-132-171900- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110118T0800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. * TIMING...WINDS WILL TO RISE TO GALE FORCE BY NOON...AND THEN EASE TONIGHT. * WIND...FROM THE WEST AND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS NEAR 45 KNOTS. * WAVES...BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET THIS AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ134-171900- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0800Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. * WIND...RISING FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 20 TO 30 KNOTS BY NOON TODAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-171900- /O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110119T1400Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY. * SEAS...12 TO 14 FT...EXCEPT 16 OR 17 FEET DURING THE MAXIMUM EBBS. * BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...EXCEPT SEVERE WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR DURING THE MAXIMUM EBBS. * FIRST MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...230 PM TODAY...AND IT WILL BE STRONG. * SECOND MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...315 AM TUESDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-171900- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T1200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST AND BUILDING TO 15 OR 16 FEET AT 12 SECONDS TODAY. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. LONG PERIOD SWELLS CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ133-171900- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING LATER TODAY. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR OVER THE OPEN OR MORE EXPOSED WATERS. SOME AREAS WILL HAVE MUCH LIGHTER WINDS DUE TO ISLANDS BLOCKING THE FLOW. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-171900- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T1200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 259 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...RISING FROM THE WEST AT 20 TO 30 KNOTS BY NOON. * SWELLS...WEST AT 12 FEET AT 12 OR 13 SECONDS. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. LONG PERIOD SWELLS CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
022 WHUS76 KSEW 171713 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 PZZ135-180115- /O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110117T2000Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0300Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS FROM SEATTLE SOUTHWARD. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-132-180115- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110118T0800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL AND EAST STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. * TIMING...WINDS WILL TO RISE TO GALE FORCE BY NOON...AND THEN EASE TONIGHT. * WIND...FROM THE WEST AND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS NEAR 45 KNOTS. * WAVES...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET THIS AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-180115- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SW.Y.0005.110118T0600Z-110119T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE WASHINGTON COAST UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING LATE THIS EVENING. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. LONG PERIOD SWELLS CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-180115- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SW.Y.0005.110118T0600Z-110119T0200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE OF THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING THIS EVENING. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. LONG PERIOD SWELLS CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-180115- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0628.000000T0000Z-110118T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KSEW.SW.Y.0005.110118T0600Z-110119T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE WASHINGTON COAST UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING THIS LATE THIS EVENING. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. LONG PERIOD SWELLS CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-180115- /O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110119T1400Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY. * SEAS...12 TO 14 FT...EXCEPT 16 OR 17 FEET DURING THE MAXIMUM EBBS. * BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...EXCEPT SEVERE WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR DURING THE MAXIMUM EBBS. * FIRST MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...230 PM TODAY...AND IT WILL BE STRONG. * SECOND MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT TIME...315 AM TUESDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ133-180115- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING LATER TODAY. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR OVER THE OPEN OR MORE EXPOSED WATERS. SOME AREAS WILL HAVE MUCH LIGHTER WINDS DUE TO ISLANDS BLOCKING THE FLOW. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ134-180115- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0800Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 913 AM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. * WIND...RISING FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 20 TO 30 KNOTS BY NOON TODAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
781 WHUS76 KSEW 172259 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 PZZ131-132-180700- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110118T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.110118T0200Z-110118T0900Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE CENTRAL AND EAST STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING. * WIND...WESTERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING LATE THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ133-180700- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0800Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING LATER THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-180700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0628.000000T0000Z-110118T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0005.110118T0600Z-110119T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WASHINGTON COASTAL WATERS OUT TO 10 NM OFFSHORE UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING THIS LATE THIS EVENING. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. LONG PERIOD SWELLS CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-180700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0005.110118T0600Z-110119T0200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WASHINGTON COASTAL WATERS FROM 10 NM TO 60 NM OFFSHORE UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING LATE THIS EVENING. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-180700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0005.110118T0600Z-110119T0200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST TUESDAY. * WIND...WESTERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING THIS EVENING. * SWELLS...FROM THE WEST 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. * IMPACTS...THE LONGER PERIOD SWELLS WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS SEAS TO SMALL CRAFT. LONG PERIOD SWELLS CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ110-180700- /O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-110119T1400Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY. * SEAS...13 TO 15 FT...EXCEPT TO 17 FEET WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR DURING THE MAXIMUM EBBS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES. && $$ PZZ134-180700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0800Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. * WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS EASING GRADUALLY THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-180300- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0625.000000T0000Z-110118T0300Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 259 PM PST MON JAN 17 2011 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING. * WIND...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS FROM SEATTLE SOUTHWARD. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Seattle, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 15, 9:00 AM PST, 5 hours 29 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 9:00 AM PST, 5 hours 29 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
900 AM PST SAT JAN 15 2011
.SYNOPSIS...ONE MORE WET AND WARM FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH
THE REGION LATER THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY. A THREAT OF
FLOODING ON MOST WESTERN WASHINGTON RIVERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
MONDAY. THE SNOW LEVEL WILL FINALLY DROP BACK DOWN TO PASS LEVEL
MONDAY. A COOLER FRONTAL SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE TUESDAY AND TUESDAY
NIGHT. A WEAK RIDGE IS EXPECTED TO BUILD WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
&&
.SHORT TERM...STRONG SLY FLOW ALF W/ FLAT UPPER LEVEL RIDGE AND NEXT
FNTL SYS POISED OFFSHORE. AREAS OF LIGHT RAIN WILL DEVELOP INTO THE
AFTERNOON...WITH RAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...WITH THE HEAVIEST AMOUNTS
ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE OLYMPICS AND IN THE CASCADES. THERE WILL BE
SOME SHADOWING EFFECT ALONG HOOD CANAL AND INTO PORT TOWNSEND...BUT
WITH SO MUCH MOISTURE IN THIS FNTL SYS IT IS NOT A GOOD BET TO KEEP
POPS ANYTHING BUT CATEGORICAL TNGT. THE SNOW LEVEL WILL BE AS HIGH
AS IT GETS THIS TIME OF YEAR SO JUST RAIN FOR ALL BUT THE HIGHEST
PEAKS IN THE MTNS...AND WITH 2-4" OF RAIN FCST TNGT AND SUN IN THE
MTNS A HANDFUL OF ADDITIONAL RIVERS HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF GETTING
ABOVE FLOOD STAGE...SEE THE HYDRO DISCUSSION. 19
.LONG TERM...THE LATEST 12Z GFS IS MUCH FLATTER TUESDAY...AND THE
HEIGHT FALLS WITH THAT SYSTEM ARE NOT TOO IMPRESSIVE NOW...BUT THE
12Z NAM DOES HAVE A 1010MB LOW OFF THE COAST TUE AFTERNOON...SO I
THINK THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THAT TUESDAY/TUE NIGHT WILL SEE A
TYPICAL COOLISH FNTL SYS MOVE THROUGH THE REGION...THE SNOW LEVEL
WILL PROBABLY BE BELOW PASS LEVEL. THE GFS ACTUALLY LOOKS TOO COOL
ALOFT EARLY TUESDAY...WITH 850MB AT -5C...THE NAM SUGGESTS THE
CHANCE FOR THE WAVE TO AMPLIFY AND THE SNOW LEVEL COULD RISE TUE
NITE. BUT THIS FAR OUT IT IS PRETTY SPECULATIVE WHAT IT IS GOING TO
DO. I WILL SAY THAT THE TUE OR TUE NIGHT FNTL SYS IS NOT GOING TO BE
A WARM MILD FLOODING TYPE OF SYSTEM...BUT MUCH MORE TYPICAL AND WE
CAN SAY WITH SOME CONFIDENTLY THAT THE FLOODING PROBLEMS WILL END
TUE. AFTER THAT FNTL SYS...MODELS HAVE BEEN GENERALLY DRY WED THU AS
A RIDGE BUILDS INTO THE REGION...THE RIDGE IS WEAKER NOW WITH
HEIGHTS PEAKING ARND 570DM...BUT THAT SHOULD SHUT OFF THE PRECIP. 19
&&
.HYDROLOGY...A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL BUT TWO COUNTIES IN
OUR FORECAST AREA -- SAN JUAN AND ISLAND COUNTIES -- DUE TO A WET
FRONTAL SYSTEM THAT WILL BRING SUBSTANTIAL RAINFALL LATE TODAY
THROUGH SUNDAY WITH ONLY THE VERY HIGHEST PEAKS IN THE MTNS ABOVE
THE SNOW LEVEL. IN ADDITION FLOOD WARNINGS ARE ALREADY IN EFFECT FOR
THE SKOKOMISH RIVER AND SNOQUALMIE RIVER NEAR CARNATION DUE TO
RECENT RAIN. THIS INCOMING FRONTAL WILL BRING 3 TO 5 INCHES OF RAIN
TO THE OLYMPICS AND CASCADES...THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SMALL AREAS IN
THE WRFGFS 48HR PCPN TOTAL THAT HAVE JUST ABOVE 5"...BUT THERE ARE
ALSO A FEW AREAS THAT HAVE LESS THAN THREE INCHES. THE IMPORTANT
THING IS THAT THE ANTECEDENT CONDITIONS WITH THE RIVERS RUNNING HIGH
WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO GET RIVERS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. HENCE THERE IS
A POTENTIAL FOR MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING ON MOST MAIN STEM RIVERS
IN WESTERN WASHINGTON.
ON THE SECTION OF THE MIDDLE GREEN RIVER BASIN THAT IS NOT PROTECTED
BY LEVEES...THE RURAL PORTION OF THE RIVER UPSTREAM FROM AUBURN TO
HOWARD HANSON DAM...THERE IS A THREAT OF MINOR FLOODING SUNDAY NIGHT
INTO MONDAY. MINOR FLOODING HAS OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF
THE GREEN RIVER BASIN IN RECENT EVENTS. THIS IS NOT UNUSUAL. WE ARE
NOT EXPECTING ANY FLOODING ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE GREEN RIVER
BASIN AFFECTING URBAN AREAS BELOW THE AUBURN GAUGE.
IN ADDITION THE HEAVY RAIN THIS WEEKEND COMBINED WITH SATURATED
SOILS WILL PROBABLY RESULT IN MORE LANDSLIDES...AND WE HAVE ISSUED A
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ABOUT THAT.
THE RIVERS WILL RECEDE STARTING AROUND MONDAY NIGHT OR TUESDAY...AND
THE A FNTL SYS POSSIBLE TUE OR TUE NIGHT SHOULD HAVE A SNOW LEVEL
NEAR OR JUST BELOW PASS LEVEL WITH MUCH MORE MODEST RAINFALL AMOUNTS
THAN OF LATE BELOW ABOUT A 3KFT SNOW LEVEL. 19
&&
.AVIATION...LIGHT TO MODERATE WLY FLOW TODAY WILL BECOME STRONG SW
FLOW ALOFT BY THIS EVENING AS A WARM FRONT LIFTS ACROSS THE AREA.
MOIST AT ALL LEVELS AND STABLE. RAIN WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE ENTIRE
AREA THIS AFTERNOON WITH LOWERING CIGS. EXPECT WIDESPREAD MVFR AND
SOME IFR CIGS DEVELOPING WITH THE WARM FRONT. THE ASSOCIATED COLD
FRONT DROPS THROUGH ON SUNDAY.
KSEA...S/SE WIND 4-8 KT. MVFR CIGS...WITH PERIODS OF IFR CIGS THIS
MORNING AND LATER TODAY/TONIGHT WITH THE WARM FRONT. DTM
&&
.MARINE...A WARM FRONT WILL BRING A RETURN TO SMALL CRAFT WINDS TO
MOST WATERS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT. THE FLOW BEHIND THE WARM FRONT
WILL BECOME PARTICULARLY STRONG ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS LATER
TONIGHT AND SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT. THE COLD FRONT
WILL PUSH THROUGH THE WATERS DURING THE DAY SUNDAY. A STRONG WLY
SURGE IS LIKELY TO PRODUCE AT LEAST SMALL CRAFT WINDS DOWN THE
STRAIT LATER SUNDAY. DTM
&&
.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...FLOOD WATCHES...WARNINGS...AND/OR ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT
FOR MUCH OF THE CWA.
PZ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS...AND
ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH GRAYS HARBOR BAR.
A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS AND PUGET
SOUND/HOOD CANAL FOR LATE TONIGHT THRU SUNDAY EVENING.
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 4:37 PM PST | Gale Warning | SEW | 7 hr | |
| Jan 14, 5:17 PM PST | River Flood Warning | SEW | King | 8 days |
| Jan 15, 3:00 AM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 11 hr | |
| Jan 15, 8:52 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory for Rough Bar | SEW | 9 days |
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