Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2012

Gale Warning 21, NWS Seattle, WA

February 21, 2012

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Feb 21, 2012, 2:49 AM PST. It took effect at Feb 21, 2012, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 45 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
Feb 21, 2012, 2:49 AM PST (10:49 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 21, 2012, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 23, 2012, 2:32 AM PST
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

127 
WHUS76 KSEW 211049
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
249 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

PZZ131-132-211900-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.120221T1400Z-120221T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0021.120221T1400Z-120223T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0012.120221T2300Z-120222T1400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
249 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING...RISING TO 25 TO
  35 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-211900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.120221T1400Z-120222T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0021.120222T0600Z-120222T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
249 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 10 TO 14 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-211900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.120221T1800Z-120223T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
249 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM
THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 TO 13 FT THIS AFTERNOON AND 12 TO
  15 FEET TONIGHT.

* FIRST EBB...4 AM TUE.

* SECOND EBB...415 PM TUE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-211900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.120221T1400Z-120223T0000Z/
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-
249 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...9 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-211900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.120221T1400Z-120222T1400Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
249 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-211900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.120221T1400Z-120222T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
249 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-211900-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0013.120222T0800Z-120223T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
249 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
8 follow-up statements
210 
WHUS76 KSEW 211706
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
906 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

PZZ130-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120222T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.120222T0600Z-120222T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
906 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
906 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO 25 TO 40 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.120221T1800Z-120223T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
906 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH TODAY BECOMING SEVERE TONIGHT. 

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 TO 13 FT THIS AFTERNOON AND 13 TO
  15 FEET TONIGHT.

* FIRST EBB...415 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...445 AM WED.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
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-
906 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...10 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120222T1400Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
906 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120222T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
906 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0013.120222T0800Z-120223T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
906 AM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
402 
WHUS76 KSEW 212247
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
247 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

PZZ130-220700-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120222T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0021.120221T2247Z-120222T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
247 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. 

* WIND...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-220700-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120222T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120222T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0922.120222T0500Z-120223T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
247 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS
IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-220700-
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0013.120222T0800Z-120223T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
247 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-220700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
247 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 30 TO 40 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-220700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
247 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-220700-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-120223T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
247 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING SEVERE DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB
  CURRENTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 12 TO 14 FT...BUILDING TO 15 FT
  DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS. 

* FIRST EBB...415 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...445 AM WED.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-220700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
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-
247 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...13 TO 16 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
905 
WHUS76 KSEW 220453
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
853 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

PZZ135-221300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120222T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0922.120222T0453Z-120223T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. 

*WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-221300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 30 TO 40 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-221300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120222T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-221300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-221300-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-120223T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING SEVERE DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB 
  CURRENTS. 

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET BUILDING TO 14 FT...DURING MAXIMUM
  EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...445 AM WEDNESDAY.

* SECOND EBB...500 PM WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-221300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
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-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...13 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-221300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 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
928 
WHUS76 KSEW 221055
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
255 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

PZZ130-221900-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120222T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
255 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 13 TO 14 FEET AT 13 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-221900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
255 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-221900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
255 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-221900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-120224T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
255 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING SEVERE DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB 
  CURRENTS. 

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 13 FEET...BUILDING TO 15 FT DURING MAXIMUM
  EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...445 AM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...500 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-221900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
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-
255 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...13 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-221900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
255 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-221900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0922.000000T0000Z-120223T0900Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
255 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY...

*WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 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
316 
WHUS76 KSEW 221651
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
851 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

PZZ131-132-230100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
851 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS EASING TONIGHT.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 5 TO 8 FEET SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-230000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
851 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-230100-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-120224T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
851 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING SEVERE DURING EBB CURRENTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 16 FT DURING
  MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...500 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...515 AM THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-230100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
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-
851 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...14 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-230100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
851 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-230100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0922.000000T0000Z-120223T0900Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
851 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
THURSDAY...

*WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...STRONGEST OVER THE SOUTH
 PUGET SOUND AREA.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-230100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
851 AM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...13 TO 16 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
731 
WHUS76 KSEW 222244
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
244 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

PZZ134-230500-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0500Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
244 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING AFTER 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-230645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
244 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING AFTER 1 AM PST THURSDAY.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FEET SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-230645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0019.120223T1200Z-120224T0500Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
244 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO
9 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO
9 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* WIND...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...12 TO 15 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES WILL
BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING
AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN
SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER
FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...
BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-230645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0019.120223T1700Z-120224T0500Z/
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-
244 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO
9 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO
9 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* WIND...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS EASING THURSDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...14 TO 17 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES WILL
BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING
AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN
SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER
FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...
BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-230645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-120224T1100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
244 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING SEVERE DURING EBB CURRENTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 16 FT DURING 
  MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS. 

* FIRST EBB...500 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...515 AM THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-230645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
244 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXCEPT BECOMING
  NORTHWESTERLY NORTH OF THE SAN JUANS AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-230645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0922.000000T0000Z-120223T0900Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
244 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
THURSDAY...

*WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...STRONGEST OVER THE SOUTH
 PUGET SOUND AREA.

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
390 
WHUS76 KSEW 230420
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
820 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

PZZ131-132-231100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
820 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING AFTER 1 AM PST THURSDAY.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FEET SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-231100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T1100Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
820 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING AFTER 9 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-231130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0019.120223T1200Z-120224T0500Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
820 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
4 AM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...12 TO 15 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES WILL
BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING
AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN
SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER
FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...
BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-231130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1700Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0019.120223T1700Z-120224T0500Z/
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-
820 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
9 AM TO 9 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS EASING THURSDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...14 TO 17 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES WILL
BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING
AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN
SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER
FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...
BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-231130-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-120224T1100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
820 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING SEVERE DURING EBB CURRENTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 16 FT DURING 
  MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS. 

* FIRST EBB...500 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...515 AM THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-231130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
820 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...WEST TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EXCEPT BECOMING 
  NORTHWESTERLY NORTH OF THE SAN JUANS AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-230900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0922.000000T0000Z-120223T0900Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
820 PM PST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
THURSDAY...

*WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...STRONGEST OVER THE SOUTH 
  PUGET SOUND AREA. 

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
196 
WHUS76 KSEW 231032
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
232 AM PST THU FEB 23 2012

PZZ131-132-134-231700-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-120223T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1700Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
232 AM PST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT 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 PST THIS MORNING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

WEST WINDS 25 KNOTS WITH WIND WAVES 4 FEET DIMINISHING TO 5 TO 15
KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. SEE THE FORECAST FOR DETAILS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-231845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0019.120223T1200Z-120224T0500Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
232 AM PST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

SEE THE FORECAST FOR DETAILS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES WILL
BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING
AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN
SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER
FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...
BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ133-231700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1700Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
232 AM PST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING. SEE THE FORECAST FOR
  DETAILS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-231845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0921.000000T0000Z-120223T1700Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0019.120223T1700Z-120224T0500Z/
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-
232 AM PST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS...15 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES WILL
BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING
AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN
SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER
FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...
BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-231845-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-120224T1100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
232 AM PST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
3 AM PST FRIDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING SEVERE DURING EBB CURRENTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...13 FEET BUILDING TO 16 FT DURING MAXIMUM EBB
  CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...515 AM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...530 PM 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 2:49 AM PSTGale WatchSEW12 hr
Feb 21, 8:29 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW7 hr
Feb 21, 9:50 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWKing33 hr
Feb 21, 9:50 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWKing42 hr
Feb 21, 9:50 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWKing60 hr
Feb 21, 9:50 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWPierce36 hr
Feb 21, 1:48 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSnohomish26 hr
Feb 21, 2:47 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW34 hr
Feb 21, 3:08 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW4 hr
Feb 21, 3:08 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW33 hr

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