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Small Craft Advisory 1021, NWS Seattle, WA

July 3, 2012

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Jul 3, 2012, 3:00 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 3, 2012, 7:20 AM PDT. It was in force for 113 min.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 3, 2012, 3:00 AM PDT (10:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 3, 2012, 7:20 AM PDT
Expired
Jul 3, 2012, 9:13 AM PDT
In force
113 min
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

951 
WHUS76 KSEW 031000
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
300 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

PZZ131-132-031800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.000000T0000Z-120704T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.1021.120703T1800Z-120704T1300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
300 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  LATE THIS MORNING IN THE WAKE OF A COLD FRONT. WIND WAVES WILL
  BUILD TO 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-031800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SI.Y.0026.120703T1000Z-120704T0100Z/
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-
300 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR WINDS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TODAY. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET.
  WEST SWELL 5 FEET AT 8 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-031800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1800Z-120704T0100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
300 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND SEAS...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  LATE MORNING IN THE WAKE OF A COLD FRONT. WEST SWELL 4 FEET AT 8
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-031800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1800Z-120704T0700Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
300 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL SWITCH AROUND TO NORTHWEST AND
  INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE MORNING. WIND WAVES WILL BUILD
  TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-031800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1800Z-120704T0700Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
300 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  LATE THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-031800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1500Z-120704T0100Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
300 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  OVER MAINLY THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH SOUND THIS MORNING. WIND
  WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
2 follow-up statements
496 
WHUS76 KSEW 031420
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
720 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

PZZ130-032230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1420Z-120704T0100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
720 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WIND AND SEAS...WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING THIS LATER TODAY.
  SEAS WILL BE IN THE 4 TO 6 FOOT RANGE TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-032230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.1021.120703T1420Z-120704T1300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
720 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 30 KNOTS
  THIS MORNING AND PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING BEFORE EASING
  OVERNIGHT. WIND WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2 TO 5 FEET THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-032230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1420Z-120704T0100Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
720 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH PUGET
SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL PERSIST
  OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH SOUND BEFORE EASING LATER TODAY. WIND
  WAVES WILL BE IN THE 2 TO 4 FOOT RANGE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-032230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-120704T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO
60 NM-
720 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TODAY. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET. 
  WEST SWELL 5 FEET AT 8 SECONDS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-032230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1800Z-120704T0700Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
720 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25
  KNOTS LATER THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-032230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1800Z-120704T0700Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
720 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  LATER THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES WILL BUILD TO 1 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
304 
WHUS76 KSEW 031613
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
913 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

PZZ150-153-170-173-040015-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-120704T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.000000T0000Z-120704T0100Z/
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 CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
913 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE
FLATTERY TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND SEAS...WESTERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH A FEW
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS WILL EASE LATER TODAY. SEAS OF 6 TO 9 FEET
  WILL ALSO SUBSIDE LATER TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-040015-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-120704T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.000000T0000Z-120704T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO
60 NM-
913 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM
POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 6 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND SEAS...WESTERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL EASE LATER
  TODAY. SEAS OF 6 0R 7 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE LATER TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-040015-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.1021.000000T0000Z-120704T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0052.120703T1613Z-120704T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120704T0400Z-120704T1300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
913 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN U.S. STRAIT
OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY.

* WIND...WEST WIND RISING TO 20 TO 35 KNOTS BY NOON.  

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET BY NOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-040015-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.000000T0000Z-120704T0400Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
913 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND SEAS...WESTERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL EASE
  DURING THIS EVENING. SEAS OF 5 TO 7 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE LATER
  THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-040015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1800Z-120704T0700Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
913 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 20 TO 30
  KNOTS LATER THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES WILL BUILD TO 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-040015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.120703T1800Z-120704T0700Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
913 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL EASE
  DURING THIS EVENING. WIND WAVES OF 1 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE
  LATER THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-040015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.1020.000000T0000Z-120704T0100Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
913 AM PDT TUE JUL 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND
SOUTH PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL 
  PERSIST OVER THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH SOUND BEFORE EASING LATER 
  TODAY. WIND WAVES WILL BE IN THE 2 TO 4 FOOT RANGE. 

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 3, 3:00 AM PDTSmall Craft Advisory for WindsSEW6 hr
Jul 3, 9:13 AM PDTGale WarningSEW7 hr

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Sources

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