Gale Warning 30, NWS Seattle, WA

494 
WHUS76 KSEW 111651
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
951 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

.A RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING SURFACE LOW WILL RACE TOWARD NORTHERN
VANCOUVER ISLAND DURING THE DAY MONDAY. THIS LOW MAY DEEPEN TO
960 MB BEFORE REACHING THE WATERS OFF NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND.
THE ASSOCIATED FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM
FORCE WINDS TO THE COASTAL WATERS AND WEST ENTRANCE TO THE U.S.
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND GALE FORCE WINDS ELSEWHERE. EXPECT SEAS
TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON THE COASTAL WATERS...RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS.

PZZ130-156-170-173-176-120100-
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/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SR.A.0002.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
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-
951 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS LATER
  TONIGHT...AND RISING TO STORM FORCE ON MONDAY. 

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 20 TO 24 FEET ON MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON MONDAY...
  RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS.


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.

A STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

&&

$$

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/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0019.120312T1200Z-120313T0100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
951 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND...RISING FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING.
  EXPECT WINDS TO BECOME EASTERLY TONIGHT AND THEN RISE TO GALE
  FORCE MONDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE NEAR
  THE APPROACHES TO THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA ON
  MONDAY.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS MORNING. EXPECT WAVES TO 
  BUILD TO 4 TO 7 FEET ON MONDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

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/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0019.120312T1200Z-120313T0100Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
951 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS TODAY. EXPECT WINDS TO RISE TO 
  GALE FORCE ON MONDAY. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET ON MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

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/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SR.A.0002.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
951 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO GALE FORCE 
  TONIGHT...AND STORM FORCE ON MONDAY. 

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO OVER 20 FEET BY MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON MONDAY... 
  RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS. 

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-120100-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120313T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
951 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO GALE FORCE 
  TONIGHT...AND STORM FORCE ON MONDAY. 

* SEAS/SWELLS...WESTERLY AT 10 OR 11 FEET WITH A PERIOD OF 11 
  SECONDS TODAY. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 14 TO 18 FEET TONIGHT. 

* IMPACTS...SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON MONDAY... 
  RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS. 

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-120100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120313T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
951 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING BY SUNRISE. EXPECT 
  WINDS TO RISE TO GALE FORCE LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE ON 
  MONDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT...AND UP TO 8 FEET 
  MONDAY. 

* TIMING...HIGHEST WINDS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WIND MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO
33 KNOTS ARE LIKELY. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-120100-
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GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
951 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PDT MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...WITH BREAKERS POSSIBLE DURING THE VERY 
  STRONG EBB CURRENT THIS MORNING...BECOMING SEVERE TONIGHT. 

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET...BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET 
  TONIGHT.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 845 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 900 PM MONDAY MORNING.

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

058 
WHUS76 KSEW 112139
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
239 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

.A RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING SURFACE LOW WILL RACE TOWARD NORTHERN
VANCOUVER ISLAND DURING THE DAY MONDAY. THIS LOW MAY DEEPEN TO
960 MB BEFORE REACHING THE WATERS OFF NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND.
THE ASSOCIATED FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM
FORCE WINDS TO THE COASTAL WATERS AND WEST ENTRANCE TO THE U.S.
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND GALE FORCE WINDS ELSEWHERE. EXPECT
SEAS TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON THE COASTAL WATERS...RESULTING IN
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS.

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-120545-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.SR.A.0002.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0004.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
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-
239 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY. THE
STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO GALE FORCE 
  TONIGHT...AND STORM FORCE ON MONDAY. 

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO OVER 20 FEET BY MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON MONDAY... 
  RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS. 

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 STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0019.120312T1200Z-120313T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
239 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...RISING FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING. 
  EXPECT WINDS TO BECOME EASTERLY TONIGHT AND THEN RISE TO GALE 
  FORCE MONDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE NEAR 
  THE APPROACHES TO THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA 
  ON MONDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS MORNING. EXPECT WAVES TO 
  BUILD 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 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.

&&

$$

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/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0019.120312T1200Z-120313T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
239 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS TODAY. EXPECT WINDS TO RISE TO 
  GALE FORCE ON MONDAY. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ132-120545-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120313T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
239 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO GALE FORCE 
  TONIGHT...AND STORM FORCE ON MONDAY. 

* SEAS/SWELLS...WESTERLY AT 10 OR 11 FEET WITH A PERIOD OF 11 
  SECONDS TODAY. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 14 TO 18 FEET TONIGHT. 

* IMPACTS...SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON MONDAY... 
  RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS. 

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-120545-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120313T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
239 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING BY SUNRISE. EXPECT 
  WINDS TO RISE TO GALE FORCE LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUE ON 
  MONDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT...AND UP TO 8 FEET 
  MONDAY. 

* TIMING...HIGHEST WINDS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WIND MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO
33 KNOTS ARE LIKELY. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-120545-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120313T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
239 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PDT MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...WITH BREAKERS POSSIBLE DURING THE VERY 
  STRONG EBB CURRENT THIS MORNING...BECOMING SEVERE TONIGHT. 

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET...BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET 
  TONIGHT. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 845 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 900 PM MONDAY MORNING.

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

470 
WHUS76 KSEW 120030
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
530 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

.A RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING SURFACE LOW WILL RACE TOWARD NORTHERN
VANCOUVER ISLAND DURING THE DAY MONDAY. THIS LOW MAY DEEPEN TO
960 MB BEFORE REACHING THE WATERS OFF NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND.
THE ASSOCIATED FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM
FORCE WINDS TO THE COASTAL WATERS AND WEST ENTRANCE TO THE U.S.
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND GALE FORCE WINDS ELSEWHERE. EXPECT
SEAS TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON THE COASTAL WATERS...RESULTING IN
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS.

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-120600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0030Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0004.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
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-
530 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND...SOUTHERLY GALES WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AS A VIGOROUS
  TROUGH MOVES THROUGH THE WATERS. STORM FORCE WINDS WILL DEVELOP
  LATE TONIGHT AS A STRONG FRONT ARRIVES.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING OVER 20 FEET MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL RESULT IN
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR ALL MARITIME INTERESTS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-120600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120313T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
530 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 11
PM PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO FULL GALE WITH
  STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE MONDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES WILL BUILD TO 5 TO 10 FEET LATE TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...GALE TO STORM FORCE WINDS WILL GIVE DANGEROUS
  CONDITIONS IN THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT MONDAY MORNING FOR
  ALL MARINE INTERESTS.

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-120600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
530 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING. 
  EXPECT WINDS TO BECOME EASTERLY TONIGHT AND THEN RISE TO GALE 
  FORCE MONDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE NEAR 
  THE APPROACHES TO THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA 
  ON MONDAY. 

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS MORNING. EXPECT WAVES TO 
  BUILD 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-120600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
530 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS TODAY. EXPECT WINDS TO RISE TO 
  GALE FORCE ON MONDAY. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-120600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T0300Z-120313T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
530 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO GALE FORCE LATE
  TONIGHT AND CONTINUE ON MONDAY.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT...AND UP TO 8 FEET 
  MONDAY. 

* TIMING...HIGHEST WINDS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WIND MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO
33 KNOTS ARE LIKELY. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE
OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-120600-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120313T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
530 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PDT MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...WITH BREAKERS POSSIBLE DURING THE VERY 
  STRONG EBB CURRENT THIS MORNING...BECOMING SEVERE TONIGHT. 

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET...BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET 
  TONIGHT. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 845 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 900 PM MONDAY MORNING.

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

830 
WHUS76 KSEW 120407
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
907 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

.A RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING SURFACE LOW WILL RACE TOWARD NORTHERN
VANCOUVER ISLAND DURING THE DAY MONDAY. THIS LOW MAY DEEPEN TO
960 MB BEFORE REACHING THE WATERS OFF NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND.
THE ASSOCIATED FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM
FORCE WINDS TO THE COASTAL WATERS AND WEST ENTRANCE TO THE U.S.
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND GALE FORCE WINDS ELSEWHERE. EXPECT
SEAS TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON THE COASTAL WATERS...RESULTING IN
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME INTERESTS.

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-121215-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0004.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
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-
907 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY GALES WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AS A VIGOROUS 
  TROUGH MOVES THROUGH THE WATERS. STORM FORCE WINDS WILL 
  DEVELOP LATE TONIGHT AS A STRONG FRONT ARRIVES. 

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 21 TO 24 FEET MONDAY, EXCEPT 11 TO 16 FEET
  WEST ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL RESULT IN 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR ALL MARITIME INTERESTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-121215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
907 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS. EXPECT WINDS TO RISE TO GALE
  FORCE ON MONDAY.

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-121215-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
907 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SE 20 TO 35 KNOTS. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE
  NEAR THE APPROACHES TO THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE
  FUCA ON MONDAY.

* WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-121215-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
907 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WIND...SE 25 TO 40 KNOTS.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 5 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS WILL GIVE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN THE
  EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT MONDAY MORNING FOR ALL MARINE
  INTERESTS.

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-121215-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120313T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
907 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PDT MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS DURING THE VERY STRONG
  EBB CURRENT THIS MORNING...BECOMING SEVERE TONIGHT.

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET...BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET 
  TONIGHT. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 845 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 8 AM MONDAY MORNING.

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

000 
WHUS76 KSEW 120946
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
246 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

.A SURFACE LOW WILL RACE TOWARD NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND TODAY.
THIS LOW WILL DEEPEN TO ABOUT 970 MB BEFORE REACHING THE WATERS
OFF NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND. THE ASSOCIATED FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL
BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM FORCE WINDS TO THE COASTAL WATERS
AND WEST ENTRANCE TO THE U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND GALE
FORCE WINDS ELSEWHERE. EXPECT SEAS TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON THE
COASTAL WATERS...RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME
INTERESTS.

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-121745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0004.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
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-
246 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...STORM FORCE WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 20 TO 25 FEET TODAY...EXCEPT 11 TO 16 FEET
  WEST ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL RESULT IN 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR ALL MARITIME INTERESTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-121745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0937.000000T0000Z-120312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
246 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 20 TO 35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-121745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.120312T1200Z-120313T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
246 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SE 20 TO 35 KNOTS. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE
  NEAR THE APPROACHES TO THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE
  FUCA TODAY.

* 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.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-121745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
246 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SE 30 TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 5 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS WILL GIVE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN THE
  EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT TODAY FOR ALL MARINE INTERESTS.

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-121745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120313T0500Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
246 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS DURING THE VERY STRONG
  EBB CURRENT THIS MORNING.

* COMBINED SEAS...19 TO 23 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 8 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 830 PM THIS EVENING.

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

938 
WHUS76 KSEW 121546
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
846 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

.A SURFACE LOW WILL RACE TOWARD NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND TODAY.
THIS LOW WILL DEEPEN TO ABOUT 970 MB BEFORE REACHING THE WATERS
OFF NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND. THE ASSOCIATED FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL
BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM FORCE WINDS TO THE COASTAL WATERS
AND WEST ENTRANCE TO THE U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND GALE
FORCE WINDS ELSEWHERE. EXPECT SEAS TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON THE
COASTAL WATERS...RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME
INTERESTS.

PZZ133-130000-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120312T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0031.120312T1900Z-120313T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
846 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. A GALE WARNING
HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON
TODAY TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

* WIND...SE 30 TO 45 KNOTS...EXCEPT 40 TO 50 KNOTS IN HARO STRAIT.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 5 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS WILL GIVE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN 
  THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT TODAY FOR ALL MARINE 
  INTERESTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-130000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120312T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.120312T1900Z-120313T1200Z/
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-
846 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WIND...STORM FORCE WINDS DECREASE BY LATE MORNING.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 20 TO 25 FEET TODAY...EXCEPT 11 TO 16 
  FEET WEST ENTRANCE. 

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL RESULT IN 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR ALL MARITIME INTERESTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ130-121900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120312T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
846 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

* WIND...STORM FORCE WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 20 TO 25 FEET TODAY...EXCEPT 11 TO 16 
  FEET WEST ENTRANCE. 

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL RESULT IN 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR ALL MARITIME INTERESTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-135-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
846 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SE 20 TO 35 KNOTS. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE 
  NEAR THE APPROACHES TO THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE 
  FUCA TODAY. 

* 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.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
846 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SE 30 TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 5 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS WILL GIVE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN 
  THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT TODAY FOR ALL MARINE 
  INTERESTS. 

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120313T0500Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
846 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

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

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS DURING THE VERY STRONG 
  EBB CURRENT THIS MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...19 TO 23 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 8 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 830 PM THIS EVENING.

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

547 
WHUS76 KSEW 121602
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
902 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

.A SURFACE LOW WILL RACE TOWARD NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND TODAY.
THIS LOW WILL DEEPEN TO ABOUT 970 MB BEFORE REACHING THE WATERS
OFF NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND. THE ASSOCIATED FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL
BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM FORCE WINDS TO THE COASTAL WATERS
AND WEST ENTRANCE TO THE U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND GALE
FORCE WINDS ELSEWHERE. EXPECT SEAS TO BECOME CHAOTIC ON THE
COASTAL WATERS...RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR MARITIME
INTERESTS.

PZZ133-130015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120312T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0031.120312T1900Z-120313T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
902 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SE 30 TO 45 KNOTS...EXCEPT 40 TO 50 KNOTS IN HARO 
  STRAIT.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 5 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS WILL GIVE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN 
  THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT TODAY FOR ALL MARINE 
  INTERESTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-135-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
902 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SE 20 TO 35 KNOTS. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY BE 
  NEAR THE APPROACHES TO THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE 
  FUCA TODAY. 

* 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.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-130015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
902 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SE 30 TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 5 TO 10 FEET.

* IMPACTS...GALE FORCE WINDS WILL GIVE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN 
  THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT TODAY FOR ALL MARINE 
  INTERESTS. 

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 STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF STORM FORCE WINDS OF
48 TO 63 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-130015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120312T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.120312T1900Z-120313T1200Z/
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-
902 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...STORM FORCE WINDS DECREASE BY LATE MORNING.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 20 TO 25 FEET TODAY...EXCEPT 11 TO 16 
  FEET WEST ENTRANCE. 

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL RESULT IN 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR ALL MARITIME INTERESTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ130-130015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120312T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.120312T1900Z-120313T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
902 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WIND...STORM FORCE WINDS DECREASE TO SOUTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS BY
  LATE MORNING.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 10 TO 12 FEET WEST ENTRANCE.

* IMPACTS...STORM FORCE WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WILL RESULT IN 
  DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR ALL MARITIME INTERESTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-130015-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120313T0500Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
902 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

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

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS DURING THE VERY STRONG 
  EBB CURRENT THIS MORNING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...19 TO 23 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 8 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 830 PM THIS EVENING.

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

134 
WHUS76 KSEW 122156
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012


PZZ133-130600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.000000T0000Z-120313T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS ENDED.

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 1 TO 4
  FEET.

* IMPACTS...POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ134-130600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.000000T0000Z-120313T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS ENDED.

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4
  FEET.

* IMPACTS...POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ135-130600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.000000T0000Z-120313T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4
  FEET.

* IMPACTS...POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ131-130600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.000000T0000Z-120313T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS ENDED.

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH OR SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND
  WAVES 1 TO 4 FEET.

* IMPACTS...POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ132-130600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.000000T0000Z-120313T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS ENDED.

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5FEET.

* IMPACTS...POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ110-130600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-120314T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
PDT TUESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE TONIGHT AND ROUGH ON TUESDAY...WITH
  BREAKERS TONIGHT AND DURING THE STRONG EBB CURRENT TUESDAY
  MORNING.

* COMBINED SEAS...14 T0 19 FEET TONIGHT AND 10 TO 13 FEET TUESDAY.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 830 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 900 AM TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-130600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.000000T0000Z-120313T1200Z/
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-
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 5 TO 8 FEET.

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 18 TO 20 FEET SUBSIDING TO 14 FEET. 

* IMPACTS...POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

PZZ130-130600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0939.000000T0000Z-120313T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
256 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET.

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 15 FEET SUBSIDING TO 11 FEET.

* IMPACTS...POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
300 AM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

.SYNOPSIS...A COOL UPPER TROUGH WILL BRING SHOWERS TO WESTERN
WASHINGTON TODAY WITH SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS. A VIGOROUS FRONTAL
SYSTEM WILL AFFECT THE AREA LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY. LOCALLY
DAMAGING WINDS ARE POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY AT THE COAST...AND LOTS
MORE SNOW WILL FALL IN THE MOUNTAINS. AN ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH NEXT WEEK.

&&

.SHORT TERM...A FRONTAL SYSTEM IS MOVING THROUGH THE PACIFIC
NORTHWEST EARLY THIS MORNING...AHEAD OF A DEEP UPPER LEVEL TROUGH
OFFSHORE ALONG 130W. STEADY RAIN IS GIVING WAY TO SHOWERY
CONDITIONS...IT IS BREEZY ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN WASHINGTON BUT
THERE ARE NO REAL STRONG WINDS...AND TEMPERATURES ARE MAINLY IN THE
40S.

THE UPPER TROUGH AXIS...EXTENDING SOUTHEAST FROM A 4990 METER UPPER
LOW IN THE GULF OF ALASKA...WILL REACH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST
LATE THIS MORNING AND SWING INLAND THIS AFTERNOON. A COOL MOIST AND
WEAKLY UNSTABLE AIR MASS WILL ACCOMPANY THE TROUGH. SHOWERS WILL
CONTINUE TODAY WITH THE SNOW LEVEL FALLING TO 1500 TO 2000 FT. THE
TEMPERATURES WE HAD AT MIDNIGHT WILL PROBABLY BE THE DAYTIME HIGHS.
LOCALLY BREEZY CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE. ANOTHER 3 TO 7 INCHES OF
SNOW WILL FALL IN THE MOUNTAINS...AND THE SNOW ADVISORY WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

THERE WILL BE A RELATIVE LULL IN THE ACTION THIS EVENING AND THEN --
AS WE HAVE BEEN FORECASTING FOR THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS -- A VIGOROUS
FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL AFFECT WESTERN WASHINGTON LATER TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY NIGHT. A 120 KT NORTHWESTERLY JET NOW CROSSING 150W WILL MOVE
INTO THE BASE OF THE DEEP UPPER TROUGH OFFSHORE LATER TODAY...
CAUSING THE FRONTAL WAVE TO DEVELOP QUICKLY. ITS SURFACE LOW WILL
BOMB FROM AROUND 990 MB THIS AFTERNOON TO 962 MB MONDAY MORNING AS
IT CURLS NORTHEAST ACROSS THE WASHINGTON OFFSHORE WATERS TO THE
NORTH END OF VANCOUVER ISLAND.

THIS LOOKS LIKE A FAIRLY CLASSIC VERSION OF WHAT WE REFER TO AS A
SOUTHEAST SUCKER...WITH A GOOD CHANCE OF STRONG (IE 40 MPH SUSTAINED
AND 60 MPH GUSTS) SOUTHEAST WINDS ALONG THE COAST AND IN SOME OF THE
NORTHWEST INTERIOR ZONES...ESPECIALLY WHIDBEY ISLAND AND THE SAN
JUANS...LATE TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING. WINDS IN THE GREATER
EVERETT SEATTLE TACOMA AREA WILL NOT BE ESPECIALLY STRONG...THOUGH
STRONG GUSTY WINDS OVER THE EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS NEAR THE
CASCADES ARE POSSIBLE. A HIGH WIND WATCH IS ALREADY IN EFFECT
COVERING THIS SCENARIO...WHICH I WILL UPDATE THIS MORNING.

THIS STORM WILL ALSO BRING LOTS OF SNOW TO THE MOUNTAINS BEGINNING
TONIGHT AS THE LEADING EDGE OF PRECIPITATION ARRIVES...THEN
ESPECIALLY WITH THE FRONT MONDAY AND CONTINUING BEHIND THE FRONT
MONDAY NIGHT. SNOW TOTALS FOR THE 36-HOUR PERIOD SHOULD RANGE FROM 1
TO 2 FT...AND THE SNOW LEVEL WILL BE MOSTLY 1500 FT OR LOWER. WHEN I
UPDATE THE STATEMENT THIS MORNING FOR THE ADVISORY ALREADY IN
EFFECT...I WILL ADD ON A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE CASCADES.

FINALLY...SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 18 TO 22 FT ON MONDAY...
RESULTING IN HIGH SURF CONDITIONS ON THE COAST AS WELL AS RAISING
THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCALIZED COASTAL FLOODING.

THE UPPER TROUGH FOLLOWING THE FRONT WILL LOWER THE SNOW LEVEL TO
AROUND 500 FT TUESDAY MORNING...WITH SHOWERS CONTINUING ACROSS
WESTERN WASHINGTON. SO SNOW SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE LATE MONDAY NIGHT
AND TUESDAY OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF THE WESTERN WASHINGTON
LOWLANDS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ON ROADWAYS LOOKS UNLIKELY.   MCDONNAL

.LONG TERM...A GENERALLY COOL WET AND ACTIVE PATTERN WILL CONTINUE
FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST PERIOD WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. WHEN WE
HAVE A SERIES OF QUICK-MOVING FEATURES LIKE THIS...THE TIMING IS
ALWAYS UNCERTAIN IN THE LONGER RANGE. HOWEVER IT LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER
FAIRLY VIGOROUS FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH WEDNESDAY AND
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...FOLLOWED QUICKLY BY ANOTHER THURSDAY AND THURSDAY
NIGHT. IT WILL BE RAINY AND BREEZY TO WINDY IN THE LOWLANDS...WITH
LOTS MORE SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS.

THE GFS...EUROPEAN...AND CANADIAN MODELS ALL AGREE ROUGHLY THAT A
COOL UPPER TROUGH WILL MOVE OVER THE REGION FRIDAY THROUGH THE
WEEKEND. THAT WOULD MEAN A COOL AND SHOWERY PERIOD...PROBABLY WITH
SOME SUNNY BREAKS.   MCDONNAL

&&

.HYDROLOGY...FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 7 DAYS.
MCDONNAL

&&

.AVIATION...AN UPPER TROF WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA TODAY. SW FLOW
ALOFT BECOMING WLY. CONTINUED LOW LEVEL ONSHORE FLOW. THE AIR MASS
WILL BE SLIGHTLY UNSTABLE TODAY BUT THE RISK OF ANY TSTMS WILL
LIKELY BE CONFINED TO THE COASTAL WATERS.

CIGS WILL CONTINUE TO BOUNCE AROUND THIS MORNING AND WILL REMAIN A
FORECAST CHALLENGE. EXPECTING CIGS TO BE MAINLY IN THE 3-5K FT RANGE
THIS MORNING WITH AREAS OF CIGS IN THE 1-2K FT RANGE. CIGS SHOULD
LIFT OVERALL THIS AFTERNOON.

KSEA...CIGS WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE MAIN PROBLEM THIS MORNING. CIGS
SHOULD BE IN THE 1-3K FT RANGE THIS MORNING BUT WITH OCCASIONAL CIGS
OF 700-900 FT. ANTICIPATE VFR CONDITIONS OR CIGS AT OR ABOVE 5K FT
THIS AFTERNOON.

&&

.MARINE...
ONSHORE OR SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL PREVAIL ACROSS THE AREA TODAY. THE
FLOW WILL BACK TONIGHT AS AN INTENSIFYING SURFACE LOW APPROACHES THE
OFFSHORE WATERS FROM THE SW. THIS LOW WILL STRENGTHEN TO 963 MB AS
IT RACES TOWARD NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND ON MON. EXPECT THIS SYSTEM
TO BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM WINDS OVER THE COASTAL WATERS AND W
ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...AND GALE FORCE WINDS
ELSEWHERE. SEAS MAY ALSO BECOME CHAOTIC ON THE COASTAL WATERS ON
MON...RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR VESSELS AT SEA.

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY OLYMPICS AND CASCADES TIL 4PM
      SUNDAY.

     HIGH WIND WATCH FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL COAST...
      THE ADMIRALTY INLET AREA AND THE SAN JUANS FOR LATE SUNDAY
      NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.

     HIGH WIND WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF THE EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS
      LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

PZ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS...
     WESTERN/CENTRAL STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...NORTHERN INLAND
     WATERS...AND PUGET SOUND/HOOD CANAL TODAY.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR UNTIL 6 PM PDT MONDAY
     FOR THE GRAYS HARBOR BAR.

     GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS...ENTRANCES
     TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...NORTHERN INLAND WATERS...
     AND ADMIRALTY INLET TONIGHT.

     STORM WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR
     THE COASTAL WATERS AND WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN
     DE FUCA.

     GALE WATCH FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON
     FOR THE CENTRAL STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND PUGET SOUND/HOOD
     CANAL.

YOU CAN SEE AN ILLUSTRATED VERSION OF THE FORECAST DISCUSSION AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE/GAFD/LATEST_WEBAFD.HTML.