Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2011

Gale Warning 85, NWS Seattle, WA

September 24, 2011

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Sep 24, 2011, 3:08 PM PDT. It took effect at Sep 24, 2011, 8:47 PM PDT. It was in force for 15 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
Sep 24, 2011, 3:08 PM PDT (22:08 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 24, 2011, 8:47 PM PDT
Expired
Sep 25, 2011, 12:00 PM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

513 
WHUS76 KSEW 242208
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
308 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

.A 992 MB LOW ABOUT 280 NM WEST OF WESTPORT WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON
WILL CONTINUE MOVING NORTHEAST AND WILL REACH CENTRAL VANCOUVER
ISLAND SUNDAY MORNING. THE ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP
ACROSS THE AREA SUNDAY MORNING...WITH WINDS EASING BEHIND IT.

PZZ150-153-156-250615-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0825.000000T0000Z-110925T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0085.110925T0900Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0031.110925T1200Z-110926T0000Z/
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-
308 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY.
THIS WARNING REPLACES THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY AND GALE WATCH
THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT.

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT
  BEFORE EASING AND BECOMING SOUTHWEST SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...WILL RAPIDLY BUILD TO 10 TO 12 FEET EARLY 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.

&&

$$

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/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0825.000000T0000Z-110925T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0085.110925T0700Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0031.110925T1200Z-110926T0000Z/
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-
308 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON PDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON PDT
SUNDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS AFTER
  MIDNIGHT BEFORE EASING AND BECOMING SOUTHWEST AFTER NOON
  SUNDAY.

* SEAS...WILL RAPIDLY BUILD TO 9 TO 12 FEET LATE TONIGHT OR EARLY
  SUNDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-250615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0032.110925T1200Z-110926T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
308 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO
11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY. 

* SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET...BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET EARLY SUNDAY.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH EARLY SUNDAY.

* FIRST EBB...315 AM PDT SUNDAY.

* SECOND EBB...345 PM PST SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ134-250615-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.110925T0700Z-110926T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
308 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM PDT
SUNDAY. 

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 20 TO 30 KNOTS BEFORE
  EASING SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-250615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0032.110925T1300Z-110925T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
308 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT SUNDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS SUNDAY
  MORNING BEFORE EASING AND BECOMING SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
7 follow-up statements
033 
WHUS76 KSEW 250347
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
847 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

.A 992 MB LOW ABOUT 280 NM WEST OF WESTPORT WASHINGTON THIS
AFTERNOON WILL CONTINUE MOVING NORTHEAST AND WILL REACH CENTRAL
VANCOUVER ISLAND SUNDAY MORNING. THE ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT WILL
SWEEP ACROSS THE AREA SUNDAY MORNING...WITH WINDS EASING BEHIND
IT.

PZZ130-251200-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0085.110925T0347Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0032.110925T1300Z-110925T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
847 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTH 25 TO 35
  KNOTS LATE TONIGHT. WINDS BECOMING SW 15 TO 25 KNOTS BY MIDDAY
  SUNDAY...THEN EASING.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET LATE TONIGHT AND
  SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-251200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0085.110925T0347Z-110925T1900Z/
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-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
847 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SUNDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  AFTER MIDNIGHT. WINDS BECOMING SW 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE SUNDAY
  MORNING...AND EASING.


* SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-251200-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.110925T0700Z-110925T1900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
847 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON PDT
SUNDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 KNOTS...BECOMING SE 15 TO 30
  KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT...THEN EASING BY MIDDAY SUNDAY.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-251200-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.110925T1400Z-110926T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
847 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WIND...S WIND 10 TO 20 KNOTS...RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY
  SUNDAY MORNING AND SWITCHING TO SW IN THE AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-251200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0032.110925T0347Z-110926T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
847 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

* SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET...BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET EARLY SUNDAY.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH EARLY SUNDAY.

* FIRST EBB...315 AM PDT SUNDAY.

* SECOND EBB...345 PM PST SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ134-251200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.110925T0700Z-110925T1900Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
847 PM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON PDT SUNDAY...

* WIND...SE WIND 10 TO 15 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTH 15 TO 30 KNOTS
  AFTER MIDNIGHT. WINDS EASING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET LATER TONIGHT AND SUNDAY
  MORNING...SUBSIDING IN THE AFTERNOON.

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
162 
WHUS76 KSEW 250910
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
210 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

.A 992 MB SURFACE LOW WILL MOVE INTO NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
THIS MORNING. THE ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
WILL SWEEP ACROSS THE INLAND WATERS DURING THE MORNING. ANOTHER
STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE
WIDESPREAD GALE FORCE WINDS ON MONDAY.

PZZ132-134-251715-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
210 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. A GALE WATCH
HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE
TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON
  MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING BY MIDDAY. SEAS
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET ON 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-251715-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
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-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
210 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SW BY LATER THIS
  MORNING...AND EASING BY MIDDAY. ON MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND WILL
  RISE TO 30 TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...11 OR 12 FEET. ON MONDAY...COMBINED SEAS RISING TO 15
  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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ133-251715-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
210 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON
  MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-251715-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-110926T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
210 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...9 OR 10 FEET...EXCEPT 11 OR 12 FEET DURING THE MAX EBB
  CURRENTS.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* FIRST EBB...315 AM PDT TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...345 PM PST TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ135-251715-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.110925T1400Z-110926T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
210 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 10 TO 20 KNOTS...RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  EARLY THIS MORNING AND SWITCHING TO SW IN THE AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

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
794 
WHUS76 KSEW 251138
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
438 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

.A 992 MB SURFACE LOW WILL MOVE INTO NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
THIS MORNING. THE ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
WILL SWEEP ACROSS THE INLAND WATERS DURING THE MORNING. ANOTHER
STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE
WIDESPREAD GALE FORCE WINDS ON MONDAY.

PZZ130-132-134-150-153-156-170-173-176-251945-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
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-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
438 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SW BY LATER THIS 
  MORNING...AND EASING BY MIDDAY. ON MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND 
  WILL RISE TO 30 TO 45 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...11 OR 12 FEET. ON MONDAY...COMBINED SEAS RISING TO 15 
  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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ131-251945-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110926T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
438 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY LATE
  MORNING...THEN BECOMING W 15 TO 30 KT DURING THE AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ133-251945-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
438 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON 
  MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-251945-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-110926T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
438 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...9 OR 10 FEET...EXCEPT 11 OR 12 FEET DURING THE MAX EBB 
  CURRENTS. 

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* FIRST EBB...315 AM PDT TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...345 PM PST TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ135-251945-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.110925T1400Z-110926T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
438 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 10 TO 20 KNOTS...RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  EARLY THIS MORNING AND SWITCHING TO SW IN THE AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

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
533 
WHUS76 KSEW 251223
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
523 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

.A 992 MB SURFACE LOW WILL MOVE INTO NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
THIS MORNING. THE ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
WILL SWEEP ACROSS THE INLAND WATERS DURING THE MORNING. ANOTHER
STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE
WIDESPREAD GALE FORCE WINDS ON MONDAY.

PZZ130-132-134-150-153-156-170-173-176-252030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
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-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
523 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SW BY LATER THIS 
  MORNING...AND EASING BY MIDDAY. ON MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND 
  WILL RISE TO 30 TO 45 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...11 OR 12 FEET. ON MONDAY...COMBINED SEAS RISING TO 15 
  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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ135-252030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.110925T1223Z-110926T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
523 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...SWITCHING TO SW IN THE
  AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-252030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
523 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON 
  MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-252030-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-110926T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
523 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...9 OR 10 FEET...EXCEPT 11 OR 12 FEET DURING THE MAX EBB 
  CURRENTS. 

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ131-252030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110926T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
523 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY LATE 
  MORNING...THEN BECOMING W 15 TO 30 KT DURING THE AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
882 
WHUS76 KSEW 251227
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
527 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

.A 992 MB SURFACE LOW WILL MOVE INTO NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
THIS MORNING. THE ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
WILL SWEEP ACROSS THE INLAND WATERS DURING THE MORNING. ANOTHER
STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE
WIDESPREAD GALE FORCE WINDS ON MONDAY.

PZZ130-132-134-150-153-156-170-173-176-252030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
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-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
527 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SW BY LATER THIS 
  MORNING...AND EASING BY MIDDAY. ON MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND 
  WILL RISE TO 30 TO 45 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...11 OR 12 FEET. ON MONDAY...COMBINED SEAS RISING TO 15 
  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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ135-252030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110926T0300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
527 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...SWITCHING TO SW IN THE 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-252030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
527 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON 
  MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-252030-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-110926T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
527 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...9 OR 10 FEET...EXCEPT 11 OR 12 FEET DURING THE MAX EBB 
  CURRENTS. 

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ131-252030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110926T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
527 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY LATE 
  MORNING...THEN BECOMING W 15 TO 30 KT DURING THE AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
193 
WHUS76 KSEW 251607
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
907 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

.A 992 MB SURFACE LOW WILL MOVE INTO NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
THIS MORNING. THE ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
WILL SWEEP ACROSS THE INLAND WATERS DURING THE MORNING. ANOTHER
STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE
WIDESPREAD GALE FORCE WINDS ON MONDAY.

PZZ130-132-134-150-153-156-170-173-176-260015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
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-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
907 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SW BY LATER THIS 
  MORNING...AND EASING BY MIDDAY. ON MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND 
  WILL RISE TO 30 TO 45 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...11 OR 12 FEET. ON MONDAY...COMBINED SEAS RISING TO 15 
  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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ133-260015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
907 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON 
  MONDAY...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-260015-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-110926T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
907 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...9 OR 10 FEET...EXCEPT 11 OR 12 FEET DURING THE MAX EBB 
  CURRENTS. 

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ135-260015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110926T0300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
907 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...SWITCHING TO SW IN THE 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-260000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110926T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
907 AM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY LATE 
  MORNING...THEN BECOMING W 15 TO 30 KT DURING THE AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
035 
WHUS76 KSEW 251905
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1205 PM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

.A 992 MB SURFACE LOW WILL MOVE INTO NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
THIS MORNING. THE ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
WILL SWEEP ACROSS THE INLAND WATERS DURING THE MORNING. ANOTHER
STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE
WIDESPREAD GALE FORCE WINDS ON MONDAY.

PZZ130-132-134-150-153-156-170-173-176-260315-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0086.110925T1905Z-110927T0300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
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-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
1205 PM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 


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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-260315-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110925T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0033.110926T1200Z-110927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0086.110925T1905Z-110927T0300Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1205 PM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-260315-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-110926T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
1205 PM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...9 OR 10 FEET...EXCEPT 11 OR 12 FEET DURING THE MAX EBB 
  CURRENTS. 

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ135-260300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110926T0300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
1205 PM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...SWITCHING TO SW IN THE 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-260000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0826.000000T0000Z-110926T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1205 PM PDT SUN SEP 25 2011

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING BY LATE 
  MORNING...THEN BECOMING W 15 TO 30 KT DURING THE AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. ON MONDAY...SEAS RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$


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 Sep 24, 9:30 AM PDT, 5 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 24, 9:30 AM PDT, 5 hours 38 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
930 AM PDT SAT SEP 24 2011

.SYNOPSIS...A FRONT WILL STALL OFF THE COAST TODAY...KEEPING WARM
AND MOSTLY SUNNY CONDITIONS. THE FRONT WILL MOVE INLAND SUNDAY
BRINGING RAIN AND BREEZY CONDITIONS. ANOTHER STRONGER FRONT WILL
BRING MORE RAIN AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS ON MONDAY. AFTER
SHOWERS TUESDAY...MODELS SHOW A DRYING TREND LATER IN THE WEEK.

&&

.SHORT TERM...THIS MORNING THE SATELLITE IMAGE SHOWS AREAS OF
STRATUS AND FOG OVER THE SOUTHWEST EXTENDING NORTH TO ABOUT SEATAC.
ELSEWHERE SKIES ARE CLEAR EXCEPT FOR THE NORTH COAST WHICH STILL IS
COVERED WITH CLOUDS FROM THE OFFSHORE FRONT. THE DAY IS ON TRACK TO
BE MOSTLY SUNNY EXCEPT FOR THE NORTH COAST AS THE FRONT PIVOTS AND
RETREATS A BIT. LAST NIGHT WAS WARM AGAIN...LOWS WERE IN THE 50S AND
60S. TODAY SHOULD BE WARM AS WELL WITH HIGHS IN THE 70S AND LOW 80S.

MODELS ARE IN REASONABLY GOOD AGREEMENT IN BRINGING THE FRONT INLAND
ON SUNDAY. RAIN WILL BEGIN ON THE COAST TONIGHT AND SPREAD INLAND
AROUND 12Z. THE EURO AND GFS SHOW A FEW TENTHS OF AN INCH OF RAIN
MOST PLACES WITH MORE IN THE MOUNTAINS. THE NAM IS DRIER WITH A
NOTABLE HOLE OVER THE SEATTLE AREA. ALL IN ALL THE LIKELY POPS FOR
SUNDAY SEEM ABOUT RIGHT. TEMPERATURES WILL FALL A GOOD TEN DEGREES
FROM TODAY. THERE IS ALSO A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE NORTH
CASCADES TONIGHT AND SUNDAY. THE DAY WILL BE BREEZY...PERHAPS WINDY
ON THE COAST.

AFTER A LULL IN THE WEATHER SUNDAY NIGHT...A STRONGER SYSTEM ARRIVES
MONDAY. THIS WILL BRING RAIN TO EVERYWHERE IN GENERALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS THAN THE SYSTEM SUNDAY. LOWLANDS WILL SEE AROUND A HALF INCH
OF RAIN AND THE MOUNTAINS HAVE A FEW TWO INCH BULLSEYES. HIGH TEMPS
WILL FALL FURTHER...INTO THE UPPER 50S AND LOW 60S. CONDITIONS WILL
AGAIN BE BREEZY...WINDY ON THE COAST. WILL CONSIDER ISSUING A
STATEMENT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND SUNDAY AND MONDAY. BURKE

.LONG TERM...PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...BOTH THE GFS AND EURO ADVERTISE A
BREAK FROM THE WEATHER WED INTO THU AS AN UPPER LEVEL RIDGE REBUILDS
OVER THE PAC NW. MODELS SHOW A FOUR CORNERS HIGH /H5 588 DAM/
EXTENDING NORTHWEST THROUGH B.C. KNOCKED POPS DOWN AS THIS HIGH
AMPLITUDE RIDGE DELAYS OUR NEXT SYSTEM. THE RIDGE AXIS SHIFTS TO THE
ROCKIES BY FRI WITH SOME MOISTURE CLIPPING W WA. WILL KEEP CHANCE
POPS IN THE FORECAST FOR NOW. LONG WAVE TROUGHING MAY SETTLE OVER
THE REGION NEXT WEEKEND...WITH COOLER CONDITIONS AND A FEW SHOWERS
POSSIBLE IN THE FORECAST. 33

&&

.AVIATION...WRN WA WILL REMAIN BETWEEN AN UPPER RIDGE CENTERED OVER
THE INTERIOR W AND AN UPPER TROF APPROACHING FROM THE W. STRONG SLY
FLOW ALOFT DEVELOPING OVER THE AREA. THE LOW LEVEL FLOW WILL BE
LIGHT SLY.

THE AREAS OF STRATUS /CIGS 1-2K OVER THE COAST...500 TO 1K FT OVER
THE INTERIOR/ ACROSS MAINLY THE SRN AND WRN PORTIONS OF THE CWA THIS
MORNING SHOULD DISSIPATE BETWEEN 1800 AND 2000 UTC. HOWEVER THERE
WILL LIKELY BE AREAS OF MVFR CIGS PERSISTING OVER THE COAST TODAY.
MEANWHILE...LOOK FOR MID AND HIGH CLOUDS TO OVERSPREAD THE AREA
TODAY IN ADVANCE OF A FRONTAL SYSTEM THAT WAS WELL OFFSHORE.

KSEA...THE STRATUS WILL CLEAR OUT BY 1900 UTC. THERE IS A 50 PERCENT
CHANCE THAT THERE WILL BE A BRIEF PERIOD OF BROKEN CIGS NEAR 1K FT
BETWEEN NOW AND 1800 UTC. OTHERWISE LOOK FOR VFR CONDITIONS TO
PREVAIL OVER THE TERMINAL TODAY. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT OR 6 KNOTS OR
LESS.

&&

.MARINE...
A FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL REMAIN STATIONARY OVER THE OFFSHORE WATERS
TODAY. EXPECT A 992 MB LOW TO MOVE INTO NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
SUNDAY MORNING...WITH THE TRAILING COLD FRONT MOVING ACROSS THE AREA
DURING THE DAY. A STRONGER SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE AREA ON MON.

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...NONE.
PZ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR COASTAL WATERS
     AND WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA.

     GALE WATCH FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE
     COASTAL WATERS.

&&

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE

The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 24, 3:12 AM PDTGale WatchSEW12 hr
Sep 24, 3:12 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW41 hr
Sep 24, 3:08 PM PDTGale WatchSEW6 hr
Sep 24, 3:08 PM PDTSmall Craft Advisory for Rough BarSEW4 days

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Sources

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