Alert archive / Washington / Small Craft Advisories in 2012

Small Craft Advisory 926, NWS Seattle, WA

February 27, 2012

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 27, 2012, 3:10 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 28, 2012, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 65 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 27, 2012, 3:10 PM PST (23:10 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2012, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 2, 2012, 12:00 AM PST
In force
65 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

951 
WHUS76 KSEW 272310
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
310 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-280715-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0015.120228T1500Z-120229T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0024.120228T1500Z-120229T0600Z/
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-
310 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-280715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0024.120228T1500Z-120229T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
310 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-280715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120228T1500Z-120229T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
310 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-280715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120228T1500Z-120229T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
310 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
15 follow-up statements
436 
WHUS76 KSEW 280450
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
850 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-281300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.120228T1500Z-120229T0600Z/
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-
850 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-281300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.120228T1500Z-120229T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
850 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-281300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120228T1500Z-120229T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
850 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...EASTERLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-281300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120228T1500Z-120229T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
850 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
267 
WHUS76 KSEW 281043
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
243 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-281845-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.120228T1500Z-120229T0600Z/
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-
243 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 25 TO 40 KNOTS...STRONGEST THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-281845-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.120228T1500Z-120229T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
243 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 25 TO 40 KNOTS...STRONGEST THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-281845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120228T1500Z-120229T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
243 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...EASTERLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-281845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120228T1500Z-120229T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
243 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
987 
WHUS76 KSEW 281705
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
905 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-290115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
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-
905 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-290115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
905 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-290115-
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.120229T0600Z-120301T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
905 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* BAR CONDITION...BECOMING ROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

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

* FIRST EBB...830 PM PST TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...9 AM PST WED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-290115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120229T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
905 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

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

* WIND...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-290115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120229T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
905 AM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
087 
WHUS76 KSEW 282305
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
305 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
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-
305 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
305 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.120229T0600Z-120301T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
305 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...BECOMING ROUGH TONIGHT.

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

* FIRST EBB...830 PM PST TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...9 AM PST WED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120229T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
305 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

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

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120229T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
305 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
171 
WHUS76 KSEW 290035
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
435 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

PZZ131-290600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120229T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
435 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  LATE TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
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-
435 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
435 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.120229T0600Z-120301T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
435 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...BECOMING ROUGH TONIGHT.

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

* FIRST EBB...830 PM PST TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...9 AM PST WED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120229T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
435 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
960 
WHUS76 KSEW 290231
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
631 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

PZZ131-290600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0003.120229T0231Z-120229T0600Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
631 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...EAST WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 50 KNOTS...
  BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
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-
631 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS...EASING AND BECOMING
  SOUTHWEST OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
631 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
631 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-290600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
631 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND...EASTERLY WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS...EASING AND BECOMING SOUTH
  OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-291045-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.120229T0600Z-120301T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
631 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 830 PM PST TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 9 AM PST WED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-291045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120229T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
631 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
856 
WHUS76 KSEW 290449
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
849 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120229T0600Z-120301T0200Z/
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-
849 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 25 TO 40 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 30 KNOTS LATE
  THIS EVENING...BECOMING WESTERLY ON WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120229T0600Z-120301T0200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
849 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120229T0600Z-120301T0200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
849 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE
  IN THE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120229T0600Z-120301T0200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
849 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...EASTERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30
  KNOTS LATE IN THE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120229T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120229T0600Z-120301T0200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
849 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...EASTERLY 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 50 KNOTS...EASING
  TO 15 TO 30 KNOTS LATE IN THE EVENING. WIND BECOMING WESTERLY ON
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-291300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.120229T0600Z-120301T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
849 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 830 PM PST TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 9 AM PST WED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-291300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T0200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
849 PM PST TUE FEB 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY WIND 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
925 
WHUS76 KSEW 291048
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
248 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-291900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0200Z/
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-
248 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...WESTERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SWELL...WEST 14 TO 18 FEET AT 13 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-291900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T0800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
248 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WIND...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SWELL...WEST 10 TO 13 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-291900-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-120301T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
248 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...BECOMING SEVERE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET...BUILDING TO 13 TO 16 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 9 AM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 930 AM TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131>135-291900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T0200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
248 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
239 
WHUS76 KSEW 291701
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
901 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

PZZ132-010115-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0025.120229T1701Z-120229T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0927.120229T2000Z-120301T0200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
901 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY. A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PST THIS EVENING.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET THIS MORNING...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 5 FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-010115-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-120301T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
901 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...BECOMING SEVERE THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  EVENING.

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET...BUILDING TO 13 TO 16 FEET THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 9 AM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 930 AM TODAY.

* THIRD EBB...AROUND 1015 AM THURSDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-010115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0200Z/
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-
901 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...WESTERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SWELL...WEST 14 TO 18 FEET AT 13 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-010115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T0800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
901 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WIND...BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON.

* SWELL...WEST 10 TO 13 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-133>135-010115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T0200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
901 AM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
822 
WHUS76 KSEW 292303
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
303 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

PZZ110-010715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-120302T0700Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
303 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE THROUGH TONIGHT...BECOMING ROUGH ON
  THURSDAY.

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 17 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 13 TO 15 FEET ON
  THURSDAY. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 930 PM THIS EVENING

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 1015 AM THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-010715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0700Z/
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-
303 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THURSDAY...

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

* SWELL...WEST 14 TO 18 FEET AT 13 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-010715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0927.000000T0000Z-120301T1100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
303 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...BECOMING WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-133>135-010715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
303 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTH THROUGH WEST AT 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
467 
WHUS76 KSEW 010458
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
858 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

PZZ130-011300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.120301T0458Z-120302T0200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
858 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
PST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* SWELL...WEST 10 TO 13 FEET AT 13 TO 15 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-010600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T1100Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
858 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

PZZ110-011300-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-120302T0700Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
858 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

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

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE THROUGH TONIGHT...BECOMING ROUGH ON 
  THURSDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 17 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 13 TO 15 FEET ON 
  THURSDAY. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 930 PM THIS EVENING

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 1015 AM THURSDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-011300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0700Z/
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-
858 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST
THURSDAY...

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

* SWELL...WEST 14 TO 18 FEET AT 13 TO 15 SECONDS...SUBSIDING TO 10
  TO 13 FEET THURSDSAY AFTERNOON AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-011100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0927.000000T0000Z-120301T1100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
858 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-133-135-011100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
858 PM PST WED FEB 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
796 
WHUS76 KSEW 011039
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
239 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

PZZ150-153-156-011845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120302T1400Z/
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-
239 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
PST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* SWELL...WEST 12 TO 14 FEET AT 13 TO 15 SECONDS...SUBSIDING TO 10
  TO 12 FEET TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-011845-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0927.000000T0000Z-120301T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120302T0200Z-120302T0800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
239 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT
PST TONIGHT. 

* WIND...WEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-011845-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0928.120302T0200Z-120302T0800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
239 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT
PST TONIGHT. 

* WIND...WEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-135-011145-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120301T1100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
239 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

PZZ170-173-176-011845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.120302T0200Z-120302T1400Z/
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 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM
THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM PST FRIDAY. 

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

* SWELL...WEST 13 TO 16 FEET AT 13 TO 15 SECONDS TODAY...SUBSIDING
  TO 10 TO 13 FEET TONIGTH AND FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-011845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-120302T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
239 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

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

* COMBINED SEAS...14 TO 16 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 11 TO 13 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 1015 AM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 11 PM TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-011845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120302T0200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
239 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* SWELL...WEST 10 TO 12 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
046 
WHUS76 KSEW 011637
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
837 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

PZZ170-173-176-020045-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.120301T1637Z-120302T1400Z/
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-
837 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PST FRIDAY...


* SWELL...WEST 12 TO 15 FEET AT 13 OR 14 SECONDS TODAY...
  SUBSIDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT AND FRIDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-020045-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-120302T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
837 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...13 OR 14 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 1015 AM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 11 PM TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-020045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120302T0200Z-120302T0800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
837 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WIND...WEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-020045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0928.120302T0200Z-120302T0800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
837 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WIND...WEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-020045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120302T1400Z/
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-
837 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY...

* SWELL...WEST 12 TO 14 FEET AT 13 TO 15 SECONDS...SUBSIDING TO 
  10 TO 12 FEET TODAY AND TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-020045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120302T0200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
837 AM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* SWELL...WEST 10 TO 12 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
470 
WHUS76 KSEW 012252
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
252 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-020700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120302T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0929.120302T1200Z-120303T0000Z/
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-
252 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY. 

* SWELL...WEST 12 TO 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS...SUBSIDING TO 9 TO 10
  FEET FRIDAY.

* WIND AND WAVES...BUILDING TO 2 TO 5 FEET ON FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-020700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-120302T1500Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
252 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING MODERATE FRIDAY MORNING.

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 9 FEET FRIDAY
  MORNING.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 11 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 1130 AM FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-020600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120302T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
252 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* SWELL...WEST 10 TO 12 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-020700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.120302T0200Z-120302T0800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
252 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WIND...WEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-020700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0928.120302T0200Z-120302T0800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
252 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WIND...WEST 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
413 
WHUS76 KSEW 020437
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
837 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-021245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120302T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0929.120302T1200Z-120303T0000Z/
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-
837 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

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

* SWELL...WEST 12 TO 14 FEET AT 13 SECONDS...SUBSIDING TO 9 TO 
  10 FEET FRIDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-021245-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-120302T1500Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
837 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

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

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING MODERATE FRIDAY MORNING.

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 9 FEET FRIDAY 
  MORNING. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 11 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 1130 AM FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-020800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0926.000000T0000Z-120302T0800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
837 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WIND...WEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-020800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0928.000000T0000Z-120302T0800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
837 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WIND...WEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-020600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120302T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
837 PM PST THU MAR 1 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* SWELL...WEST 10 FEET AT 13 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE

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 Feb 27, 3:00 PM PST, 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 27, 3:00 PM PST, 10 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
300 PM PST MON FEB 27 2012

.SYNOPSIS...THE NEXT PACIFIC FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL SPREAD CLOUDS AND
RAIN INTO WESTERN WASHINGTON TUESDAY. A LITTLE SNOW IS POSSIBLE WITH
THIS SYSTEM. ANOTHER UNSEASONABLY COOL AIR MASS WILL REMAIN OVER THE
AREA GIVING A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS THROUGH ABOUT THURSDAY
MORNING. WARMER BUT CONTINUED WET WEATHER IS LIKELY LATE THIS WEEK.

&&

.SHORT TERM...THE AIR MASS IS COOL AND A PACIFIC WEATHER SYSTEM WILL
ARRIVE TUESDAY. AT LEAST SOME SNOW SHOULD RESULT. EVEN THOUGH CLOUDS
WILL INCREASE TONIGHT FROM THE NORTHWEST...OVERNIGHT LOWS WILL STILL
BE NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING...ESPECIALLY SOUTH PART. DEW POINTS ARE
FORECAST TO REMAIN WELL BELOW FREEZING INTO TUESDAY EVENING. THE
UPSHOT IS THE PRECIPITATION WILL PROBABLY BEGIN AS A MIX OF RAIN OF
SNOW...THEN CHANGE TO SHOWERS TUESDAY NIGHT...STILL WITH SOME SNOW
IN THE MIX.

STRONG EASTERLY GRADIENTS WILL PROBABLY KEEP MUCH PRECIPITATION OUT
OF EASTERN AREAS...WHILE TENDING TO INCREASE PRECIPITATION ALONG
HOOD CANAL IN UPSLOPE FLOW. HAVE PUT UP TO TWO INCHES OF SNOW IN THE
HOOD CANAL FORECAST IN BOTH THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND TUESDAY
EVENING PERIODS. HAVE ALSO PUT UP TO AN INCH IN EACH PERIOD OVER THE
SOUTHWEST AND COAST ZONES WHERE PRECIPITATION WILL BE GENERALLY
HEAVIER. THESE AMOUNTS ARE IN LINE WITH THE MM5. THE EVENT IS STILL
AROUND 24 HOURS AWAY SO WILL LEAVE ANY ADVISORY ISSUANCE TO THE
NIGHT SHIFT.

THE AIR MASS REMAINS COOL THROUGH ABOUT THURSDAY MORNING AND HAVE
RAIN OR SNOW SHOWER WORDING THROUGH THEN. SNOW COULD STILL FALL AS
LOW AS 1000 FEET ON FRIDAY. POPS WILL GENERALLY TREND DOWNWARD FROM
LIKELY TO CHANCE. HEIGHTS RISE ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. ANY CHANCE OF
LOWLAND SNOW SHOULD BE GONE BY FRIDAY NIGHT. BURKE

.LONG TERM...THE PATTERN REMAINS PROGRESSIVE INTO THE WEEKEND. HAVE
KEPT MOSTLY CHANCE POPS FOR NOW. A STRONG LOOKING SYSTEM ARRIVES
SUNDAY OR MONDAY AND HAVE MADE RAIN LIKELY THEN. TEMPERATURES WILL
BE CLOSER TO CLIMATOLOGY BUT PERHAPS STILL A DEGREE OR TWO BELOW
AVERAGE...WITH HIGHS NEAR 50 AND LOWS NEAR 40. BURKE

&&

.HYDROLOGY...NO FLOODING IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

&&

.AVIATION...HIGH PRES AND OFFSHORE FLOW WILL RESULT IN DRY/STABLE
CONDITIONS ACROSS WESTERN WA THIS EVENING. VFR CONDITIONS WILL
PREVAIL. CLOUDS WILL INCREASE LATE TONIGHT AHEAD OF OUR NEXT PAC
SYSTEM...WITH RAIN REACHING THE COAST TUE MORNING. THE OCCLUDED
FRONT WILL MOVE INLAND 00-03Z WED WITH PRECIP SPREADING INTO THE
INTERIOR. EXPECT GUSTY S/SE WIND ALONG THE COAST AND NORTH INTERIOR.
33

KSEA...VFR CONDITIONS TONIGHT. NLY FLOW BECOMING LIGHT
OVERNIGHT...THEN SLY TUE MORNING. CIGS WILL LOWER TO MVFR 00-03Z WED
AS PRECIP MOVES INLAND. 33

&&

.MARINE...SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL INCREASE ON TUE AS OUR NEXT FRONT
APPROACHES. GALE FORCE SOUTHERLIES ARE FORECAST OVER THE COASTAL
WATERS...ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT...NORTHERN INLAND WATERS AND
ADMIRALTY INLET. THE OCCLUDED FRONT WILL MOVE INLAND EARLY TUE
EVENING WITH WINDS EASING LATE TUE EVENING. THE WEATHER PATTERN
REMAINS ONSHORE AND PROGRESSIVE WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 33

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...WIND ADVISORY COAST AND NORTHWEST INTERIOR TUESDAY AND TUESDAY
     EVENING...
PZ...GALE WARNING COASTAL WATERS...EAST/WEST ENTRANCE JUAN DE FUCA...
     NORTHERN INLAND WATERS...ADMIRALTY INLET.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CENTRAL STRAIT JUAN DE FUCA...PUGET SOUND
     AND HOOD CANAL.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 3:06 PM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan28 hr
Feb 27, 3:10 PM PSTGale WarningSEW31 hr

Nearby

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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.