Alert archive / Washington / Small Craft Advisories in 2012

Small Craft Advisory 883, NWS Seattle, WA

January 2, 2012

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 2, 2012, 1:24 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 2, 2012, 8:00 PM PST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 2, 2012, 1:24 PM PST (21:24 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 2, 2012, 8:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 3, 2012, 9:01 AM PST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

070 
WHUS76 KSEW 022124
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
124 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

PZZ132-133-030530-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0882.000000T0000Z-120103T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.120103T0600Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
124 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A GALE
WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY. IN ADDITION...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED.
THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-030530-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.120103T0600Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
124 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY. A GALE WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED UNTIL 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING. IN ADDITION...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN
ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-030530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0001.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
124 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25
  TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-030530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
124 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-170-173-176-030530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
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-
124 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-135-030530-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
124 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND BECOMING BRIEFLY WEST
  15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT IN THE CENTRAL STRAIT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-030530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
124 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* SEAS...8 FEET BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...1130 PM TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...1215 PM 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
6 follow-up statements
229 
WHUS76 KSEW 022246
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
246 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

PZZ132-133-030700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.120103T0600Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
246 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS AFTER
  MIDNIGHT. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-030700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.120103T0600Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
246 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  AFTER MIDNIGHT. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-030700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
246 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 
  TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-030700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
246 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-170-173-176-030700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
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 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-030700-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
246 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* SEAS...8 FEET BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...1130 PM TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...1215 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-135-030700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
246 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND BECOMING BRIEFLY 
  WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT IN THE CENTRAL STRAIT. 

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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
519 
WHUS76 KSEW 030205
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

PZZ135-031015-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.120103T0400Z-120105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS
IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS
NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTH 25 TO 35...EASING TO 15 TO 25 THIS EVENING. WIND

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-031015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.120103T0600Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-031015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.120103T0600Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-031015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 
  TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-031015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-170-173-176-031015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
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-
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-031015-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* SEAS...8 FEET BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...1130 PM TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...1215 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-031015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
605 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND BECOMING BRIEFLY 
  WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT IN THE CENTRAL STRAIT. 

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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
847 
WHUS76 KSEW 030508
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

PZZ132-133-031315-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.120103T0508Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35
  KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-031315-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120103T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.120103T0508Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND...SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35
  KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-031315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT BECOMING SOUTHEAST
  25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-031315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-170-173-176-031315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
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-
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-031315-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* SEAS...8 FEET BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...1130 PM TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...1215 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-031315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT IN THE CENTRAL
  STRAIT...BECOMING SOUTHEAST TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-031315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
908 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 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.

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
202 
WHUS76 KSEW 030540
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

PZZ131-031345-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0001.120103T0600Z-120103T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0884.120103T1000Z-120105T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST TUESDAY. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS
IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT IN THE CENTRAL STRAIT
  EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT...THEN BECOMING
  SOUTHEAST TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-031345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 
  KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-031345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT BECOMING 
  SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-031345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 
  KNOTS TUESDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-031345-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-170-173-176-031345-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
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-
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-031345-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* SEAS...8 FEET BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...1130 PM TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...1215 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-031345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
940 PM PST MON JAN 2 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 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.

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
500 
WHUS76 KSEW 031101
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

PZZ131-031215-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0884.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN ENDED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 20 KT. 

$$

PZZ135-031215-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN ENDED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 20 KNOTS OR LESS.

$$

PZZ132-133-031915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND WILL RISE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS
  MORNING...THEN 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-031915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND WILL RISE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS
  MORNING...THEN TO 25 TO 35 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-031915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND WILL RISE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS
  MORNING...THEN 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-031915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-170-173-176-031915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
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-
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-031915-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
301 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

* SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* FIRST EBB...1215 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

* SECOND EBB...1230 AM WEDNESDAY 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
486 
WHUS76 KSEW 031701
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

PZZ132-133-040115-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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


* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND WILL RISE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS 
  MORNING...THEN 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-040115-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0881.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND WILL RISE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS 
  MORNING...THEN 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-040115-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0883.000000T0000Z-120103T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.120103T1800Z-120105T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND WILL RISE TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS MORNING... 
  THEN 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-040115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-170-173-176-040115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
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-
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-040115-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0885.120103T1800Z-120105T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-040115-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0885.120103T1800Z-120106T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-040115-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-120105T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
901 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2012

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

* SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* FIRST EBB...1215 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

* SECOND EBB...1230 AM WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Seattle, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Jan 2, 9:00 AM PST, 4 hours 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 2, 9:00 AM PST, 4 hours 24 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
900 AM PST MON JAN 2 2012

.SYNOPSIS...A FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH WESTERN WASHINGTON
LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT...BRINGING SOME RAIN AND LOCALLY WINDY
CONDITIONS. ANOTHER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP OVER THE OFFSHORE
WATERS TUESDAY AND THEN MOVE INLAND WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. AN
UPPER RIDGE WILL BUILD OVER THE REGION LATE THIS WEEK...AND ANOTHER
FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO THE OFFSHORE WATERS THIS WEEKEND.

&&

.SHORT TERM...A PACIFIC FRONTAL SYSTEM OVER THE OFFSHORE WATERS IS
SLOWLY MOVING NORTHEAST TOWARD WESTERN WASHINGTON THIS MORNING. THIS
SYSTEM DEVELOPED MORE THAN MODELS WERE FORECASTING...SLOWING ITS
PROGRESS AND CAUSING IT TO BECOME NEGATIVELY TILTED. THE COMBINATION
OF SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE NORTHERN ROCKY
MOUNTAINS AND THE FRONTAL SURFACE TROUGH IS MAINTAINING MODERATELY
STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW. AS A RESULT EASTERLIES ALONG THE WEST SLOPES
OF THE CASCADES ARE LOCALLY GUSTING TO AROUND 35 MPH. A WIND
ADVISORY HAS BEEN IN EFFECT THERE SINCE SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

THE LEADING EDGE OF PRECIPITATION WILL REACH THE COAST WITHIN THE
NEXT COUPLE HOURS AND SPREAD GENERALLY NORTHEAST ACROSS THE FORECAST
AREA LATER TODAY. I WILL ISSUE A MINOR UPDATE TO THE FORECAST TO
REMOVE THE MENTION OF RAIN THIS MORNING FROM MANY OF THE WESTERN
WASHINGTON INTERIOR ZONES. EASTERLIES WILL HELP KEEP TEMPERATURES AT
OR BELOW FREEZING IN THE CASCADE PASSES...AND PRECIPITATION COULD
FALL AS FREEZING RAIN WHEN IT BEGINS LATE TODAY AND THIS EVENING.

THE EAST COMPONENT OF THE PRESSURE GRADIENT HAS BEEN EASING
SLOWLY...AND IT WILL DROP FURTHER AS THE FRONT NEARS AND THE SOUTH
COMPONENT INCREASES. I WILL LET THE WIND ADVISORY EXPIRE AT 10 AM AS
SCHEDULED.

THE SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE FORECAST AREA THIS EVENING.
THE LONG WAVE UPPER RIDGE WILL BUILD OVER THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
LATER TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. AT THE SAME TIME A STRONG MOIST
BAROCLINIC ZONE WILL DEVELOP ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE RIDGE...
EXTENDING FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND SOUTH-SOUTHWEST ACROSS THE OFFSHORE
WATERS. ONCE AGAIN THERE WILL BE A STRONG SOUTHEAST SURFACE PRESSURE
GRADIENT ACROSS THE REGION. WARM FRONTAL PRECIPITATION WILL FALL
OVER MUCH OF THE FORECAST AREA TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...WITH THE
HEAVIEST AMOUNTS OVER THE OLYMPICS AND NORTH COAST AND PERHAPS THE
MOUNT BAKER AREA. THE SNOW LEVEL WILL BE HIGH...BUT EASTERLIES IN
THE PASSES WILL MAINTAIN THE POSSIBILITY OF FREEZING RAIN.

THE BAROCLINIC BAND AND SURFACE COLD FRONT WILL WEAKEN AND MOVE
SLOWLY INLAND WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT.   MCDONNAL

.LONG TERM...HERE IS THE LONG TERM SECTION FROM THE EARLY MORNING
ISSUANCE OF THE FORECAST DISCUSSION -- RAIN TAPERS TO SHOWERS LATER
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. THERE IS A LOT OF VARIATION AMONG THE VARIOUS
MODELS. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A PERIOD OF HEAVY MOUNTAIN
RAINFALL OVER THE WEEKEND BUT THE LATEST 00Z MODELS KEEP THE
HEAVIEST PRECIP TO THE NORTH. THE GFS EVEN SHOWS A STRONGER RIDGE
SOLUTION WITH MOSTLY DRY WEATHER. WILL LEAVE THE EXTENDED FORECAST
ALONE FOR NOW GIVEN THE HIGH DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...THE SYNOPTIC PATTERN DESCRIBED ABOVE -- A STRONG MOIST
BAROCLINIC BAND EXTENDING SOUTH-SOUTHWEST FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND
ACROSS THE OFFSHORE WATERS PRESENTS A THREAT OF MINOR FLOODING FOR
THE SKOKOMISH RIVER BEGINNING MIDWEEK. THE LATEST MODELS DO NOT SHOW
VERY IMPRESSIVE PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS HOWEVER...AT LEAST WITH
RESPECT TO THE AMOUNT NEEDED FOR FLOODING.

FLOODING IS UNLIKELY ON THE OTHER RIVERS IN THE FORECAST AREA.
MCDONNAL

&&

.AVIATION...SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT OVER THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THIS
MORNING WILL BECOME WESTERLY TONIGHT. A WEAK FRONTAL SYSTEM IS
SLOWLY MOVING INLAND LATE THIS MORNING INTO THIS AFTERNOON. LOW
LEVEL OFFSHORE FLOW AT THE LOWER LEVELS WILL WEAKEN THIS MORNING
WITH THE APPROACH OF THE FRONT. WEAK ONSHORE FLOW WILL DEVELOP
BEHIND THE FRONT LATER THIS AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING. INCREASING
MID/HI LEVEL MOISTURE THIS MORNING WITH THE AIR MASS BECOMING MOIST
ALL LEVELS THIS AFTERNOON.

MID AND HIGH LEVEL CLOUD DECKS COVER WESTERN WASHINGTON WITH VFR
CONDITIONS. CEILINGS DETERIORATING RAPIDLY THIS AFTERNOON WITH THE
FRONT LOWERING DOWN TO 1500 TO 2500 FEET. CEILINGS POSSIBLY LOWERING
A BIT MORE...TO THE 1000 TO 2000 FOOT RANGE WITH THE ONSHORE FLOW
BEHIND THE FRONT INTO THE EVENING HOURS.

KSEA...DISCUSSION ABOVE APPLIES. LIGHT SOUTHEAST WINDS TODAY RISING
TO 4 TO 8 KNOTS THIS EVENING. CHB

&&

.MARINE...LOW END GALE FORCE WINDS OVER THE COASTAL WATERS OUT AHEAD
OF THE FRONT THIS MORNING WITH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WINDS OVER THE
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS AS WELL AS THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF
JUAN DE FUCA. THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL COME TO AN END THIS
AFTERNOON OVER THE COASTAL WATERS AS THE FRONT MOVES INLAND WITH
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WINDS OVER MOST OF THE INLAND WATERS.

AFTER A BRIEF WESTERLY PUSH THIS EVENING...ANOTHER WARM FRONT WILL
BRUSH THE AREA TUESDAY. MODELS HAVE BEEN FAIRLY CONSISTENT WITH THE
IDEA THAT STRONG SOUTHEAST PRESSURE GRADIENTS WILL DEVELOP WITH THIS
FEATURE AS WELL FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF GALES FOR THE COASTAL WATERS.
THE FRONTAL SYSTEM SHOULD WEAKEN AS IT MOVES INLAND WEDNESDAY...AND
HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD OVER THE OFFSHORE WATERS THURSDAY AND MOVE
INLAND THURSDAY NIGHT. ANOTHER FRONT WILL ARRIVE ON FRIDAY. FELTON

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...WIND ADVISORY EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS THROUGH 10 AM MONDAY.
PZ...GALE WARNING COAST.
    .SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ENTRANCES...ADMIRALTY INLET...AND NORTHERN
     INLAND WATERS.
    .SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH GRAYS HARBOR BAR.

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

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 1, 8:55 PM PSTSmall Craft Advisory for Rough BarSEW6 days
Jan 2, 1:24 PM PSTGale WarningSEW53 hr
Jan 2, 3:03 PM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan7 hr
Jan 2, 3:44 PM PSTFlood WatchSEW17 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.