Alert archive / Washington / Small Craft Advisories in 2012

Small Craft Advisory 948, NWS Seattle, WA

March 26, 2012

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 26, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 27, 2012, 3:06 PM PDT. It was in force for 59 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT (16:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2012, 3:06 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2012, 2:07 AM PDT
In force
59 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

336 
WHUS76 KSEW 261600
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

PZZ132-270000-
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-120327T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0021.120327T0400Z-120327T1600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SE WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-270000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-120327T1600Z/
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-
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...SE WIND 15 TO 25 KT...RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-270000-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0021.120327T0400Z-120327T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.120327T0400Z-120327T1600Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT
TUESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...E WIND RISING TO 15 TO 30 KT TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-270000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.120327T0400Z-120327T1600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SE WIND RISING TO 15 TO 30 KT TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-262200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0947.000000T0000Z-120326T2200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...S WIND 15 TO 25 KT.

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
14 follow-up statements
161 
WHUS76 KSEW 262158
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
258 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

PZZ135-262300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0947.000000T0000Z-120326T2200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
258 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

PZZ130-132-150-153-156-170-173-176-270600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-120327T1300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST 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-
258 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...SE WIND 15 TO 25 KT...RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-133-134-270600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.120327T0400Z-120328T0100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
258 PM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SE WIND RISING TO 15 TO 30 KT TONIGHT.

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
241 
WHUS76 KSEW 270941
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
241 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

PZZ130-132-150-153-156-170-173-176-271745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-120327T1300Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120328T0100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST 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-
241 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 3 TO
  6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-271045-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120328T0100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
241 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE CENTRAL STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA.

$$

PZZ133-134-271745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120328T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
241 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
241 
WHUS76 KSEW 271554
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
854 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

PZZ130-132>134-150-153-156-170-173-176-280000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T0100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE 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-
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-
854 AM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 3 
  TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
184 
WHUS76 KSEW 272206
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
306 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

PZZ110-280615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.120328T0100Z-120329T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
306 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY. 

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH DURING THE EBBS.

* COMBINED SEAS...9 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 FEET DURING EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 815 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 830 AM WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-280615-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T0100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
306 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

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

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 10 TO 15 KNOTS...RISING TO 15 TO 25
  KNOTS LATER TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. WIND WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET...
  BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET LATER TONIGHT AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-132>134-150-153-156-170-173-176-280615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0022.120329T0100Z-120329T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE 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-
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-
306 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT AND
  WEDNESDAY...RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND
  THURSDAY MORNING.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...BUILDING TO 4
  TO 8 FEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
315 
WHUS76 KSEW 280309
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
809 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

PZZ110-281115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120329T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
809 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH DURING THE EBBS.

* COMBINED SEAS...9 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 FEET DURING EBB 
  CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 830 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 900 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-132>134-150-153-156-170-173-176-281115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0022.120329T0100Z-120329T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE 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-
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-
809 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY... 
  RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. 

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...BUILDING TO 4 
  TO 8 FEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER
ALTERING THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ131-281115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T0100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
809 PM PDT TUE MAR 27 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 10 TO 15 KNOTS...RISING TO 15 TO 25 
  KNOTS LATER TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. WIND WAVES 1 TO 2 FEET... 
  BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET LATER TONIGHT AND 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
685 
WHUS76 KSEW 281121
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
421 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

PZZ130-132>134-150-153-156-170-173-176-281930-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0036.120328T1121Z-120329T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0022.120329T0100Z-120329T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE 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-
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-
421 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 35 KNOTS TODAY...RISING TO 25 TO 40
  KNOTS TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING.

* WIND WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET TODAY...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT
  AND THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-281930-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T1300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
421 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-281930-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T1300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
421 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-281930-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120329T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
421 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH DURING THE EBBS.

* COMBINED SEAS...9 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 FEET DURING EBB 
  CURRENTS. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 830 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 900 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

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
595 
WHUS76 KSEW 281617
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
917 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

PZZ130-132>134-150-153-156-170-173-176-290030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-120329T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE 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-
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-
917 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS TODAY...RISING TO 25 TO 40
  KNOTS TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING.

* WIND WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET TODAY...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET 
  TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-290030-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120329T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
917 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH DURING THE EBBS.

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 9 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 915 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-135-290030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T1300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
917 AM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
923 
WHUS76 KSEW 282129
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
229 PM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

PZZ130-132>134-150-153-156-170-173-176-290530-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-120329T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE 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-
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-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS TONIGHT AND THURSDAY
  MORNING.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-290530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120330T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH DURING THE EBBS.

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 14 TO 17 FEET THURSDAY.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 9 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 915 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-135-290530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T1900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
988 
WHUS76 KSEW 290306
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
806 PM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

PZZ130-132>134-150-153-156-170-173-176-291115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-120329T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE 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-
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-
806 PM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS TONIGHT AND THURSDAY 
  MORNING. 

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-291115-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120330T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
806 PM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

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

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH DURING THE EBBS.

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 14 TO 17 FEET 
  THURSDAY.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 9 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 915 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-135-291115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T1900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
806 PM PDT WED MAR 28 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT
THURSDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
665 
WHUS76 KSEW 290925
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
225 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

PZZ130-132>134-150-153-156-170-173-176-291730-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-120329T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE 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-
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-
225 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS...EASING BY LATER THIS
  MORNING.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET...EASING LATER THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-291730-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120330T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
225 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE.

* COMBINED SEAS...14 TO 17 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 915 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 10 PM TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-135-291730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120329T1900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
225 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...EXCEPT
  SOUTHWESTERLY IN PUGET SOUND. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
803 
WHUS76 KSEW 291617
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
917 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-300030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-120329T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120331T0100Z/
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-
917 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS ENDED.

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-300030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-120329T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120330T0400Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
917 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE
GALE WARNING HAS ENDED.

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING WEST
  LATE TODAY. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-300030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-120329T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120330T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
917 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-300030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120331T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
917 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE.

* COMBINED SEAS...14 TO 17 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 915 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 10 PM TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-300030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120330T0400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
917 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING WEST
  LATE TODAY. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-300030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120330T0100Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
917 AM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
022 
WHUS76 KSEW 292220
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
320 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

PZZ130-300630-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120331T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0031.120329T2220Z-120331T1300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
320 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

* SEAS/SWELLS...WESTERLY SWELL 11 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH
  FRIDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-292330-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120330T0400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
320 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

PZZ135-292330-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120330T0100Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
320 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

PZZ110-300630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120331T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
320 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE.

* COMBINED SEAS...14 TO 17 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 10 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 1015 AM FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-300630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120331T1300Z/
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-
320 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WESTERLY SWELL 14 TO
  17 FEET. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-300100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120330T0100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
320 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-300100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120330T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
320 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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938 
WHUS76 KSEW 300335
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
835 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

PZZ110-301145-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120331T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
835 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE.

* COMBINED SEAS...14 TO 17 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 10 PM THIS EVENING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 1015 AM FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-301145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120331T1300Z/
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-
835 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WESTERLY SWELL
  15 TO 18 FEET. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-301145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-120331T1300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
835 PM PDT THU MAR 29 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS/SWELLS...WESTERLY SWELL 11 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH 
  FRIDAY NIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$


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115 
WHUS76 KSEW 300907
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
207 AM PDT FRI MAR 30 2012

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-301715-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0948.000000T0000Z-120331T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-120331T0700Z/
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-
207 AM PDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...
...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 MIDNIGHT
PDT TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

WESTERLY SWELL 17 TO 19 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 13 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-301715-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-120331T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
207 AM PDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE.

* COMBINED SEAS...14 TO 17 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 1015 AM FRIDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...1115 PM FRIDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-301715-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-120331T1300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
207 AM PDT FRI MAR 30 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS/SWELLS...WESTERLY SWELL 10 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT THROUGH
  FRIDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$


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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 Mar 26, 9:00 AM PDT, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 26, 9:00 AM PDT, 0 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
900 AM PDT MON MAR 26 2012

.SYNOPSIS...A WEAKENING TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE WAS GENERATING
SHOWERS ALONG MAINLY THE COAST THIS MORNING. A FRONT WILL REACH THE
COAST TONIGHT AND MOVE THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF WESTERN WASHINGTON
TUESDAY MORNING. A SERIES OF WEATHER SYSTEMS WILL MOVE THROUGH THE
REGION THIS WEEK...WITH PERIODS OF SNOW FOR THE MOUNTAINS.

&&

.SHORT TERM...SHOWERS SLOWLY MOVING NORTH ALONG THE COAST THIS
MORNING...THEY ALSO EXTEND EAST INTO THE OLYMPICS. JUST A FEW
SHOWERS FOR THE REST OF WRN WA. THERE IS AN AREA OF RAIN OVER ERN WA
AS WELL...BUT THAT IS JUST CLIPPING THE NORTH CASCADES. THE AIR MASS
OVER EASTERN WA HAS AN 850MB TEMPS ARND +2C WHILE OVER WRN WA IT IS
ARND -2C...AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE SNOW LEVEL IN THE CASCADES IS
AROUND 4000FT THIS MORNING...BUT IT OUGHT TO COOL OFF A LITTLE AS
THE COOLER AIR OVER WRN WA WORKS INTO THE CASCADES. THAT
SAID...LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF FOG ON THE WEBCAMS IN THE CASCADES THIS
MORNING. THERE IS MUCH LESS CLOUD COVER OVER THE SW HALF OF
OREGON...AND IT SEEMS LIKELY THAT SUNBREAKS WILL WORK UP OVER WRN WA
THIS AFTERNOON. THE NEXT FRONT WILL REACH THE COAST TONIGHT AND MOVE
THROUGH WESTERN WA TUE MORNING. EXCEPT FOR SE GALES OVER THE COASTAL
WATERS TONIGHT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT LOOK ALL THAT REMARKABLE FOR WRN
WA...PRES GRADIENTS STAY EASTERLY TUESDAY AND THE FRONT BREAKS UP
OVER THE CASCADES IN THE AFTERNOON...THE NAM SLP FCST SHOWS NO SLY
PUSH AND NO INCREASE IN THE PDX-BLI GRADIENT SO THE WINDY AREAS WILL
BE CONFINED TO THE NORMAL SE SUCKER LOCATIONS WITH THE FRONT ITSELF.
FOR TUE NITE AND WED...BANDS OF SHOWERS MOVE THROUGH. THE NAM HAS A
MORE ORGANIZED AREA OF PRECIP TUE EVENING UP AND DOWN THE WA AND ORE
COASTS...THIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH A 987MB LOW PRES CENTER WHICH
TRACKS FROM ARND 43N 135W AT DAYBREAK TUESDAY TO ABOUT 48N 130W TUE
NITE...THE LOW CENTER ITSELF STAYS OUTSIDE OF 130W BUT THE
ASSOCIATED TROUGH AND INSTANT OCCLUSION COULD GIVE PRETTY BREEZY
WEATHER ALONG THE COAST. 19

.LONG TERM...LATE WED NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY WILL SEE A SERIES
OF RATHER STRONG FRONTAL SYSTEMS MOVE ACROSS THE AREA...GIVING
LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN AT TIMES AND SOME WINDY CONDITIONS TO THE
INTERIOR. HEAVY SNOW IS LIKELY DURING THIS PERIOD IN THE MOUNTAINS
WITH 2 TO 4 FEET LIKELY DURING THIS 3 DAY PERIOD. THE ECMWF BRINGS A
LOW NE FROM ASTORIA OR SO INTO SOUTH CENTRAL BC ON WED WITH ANOTHER
ROUND OF RATHER HEAVY PRECIPITATION ON SATURDAY...THEN WINDY
CONDITIONS. THE GFS JUST SHOWS COOL AND SHOWERY CONDITIONS ON
SATURDAY. THE ECMWF IS A BIT COOLER THAN THE GFS...BUT BOTH SHOW
SNOW LEVELS IN THE MOUNTAINS AVERAGING 2000-3000 FT. CONDITIONS WILL
BE MORE NOVEMBER-DECEMBER LIKE THAN LATE MARCH AND EARLY APRIL.
MODELS DIFFER SOMEWHAT WITH THE TIMING OF INDIVIDUAL FEATURES...SO A
BROAD BRUSH FORECAST OF WET...COOL AND WINDY SEEMS LIKE A GOOD
CHOICE AT THIS POINT. ALBRECHT

&&

.HYDROLOGY...A SERIES OF WEATHER SYSTEMS WILL MOVE THROUGH THE
REGION THIS WEEK...THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION IN THE 06Z GFS IS
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT. THE SNOW LEVEL WILL BE LOW ENOUGH SUCH
THAT MOST OF THE PRECIPITATION WILL FALL AS SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS
ABOVE ABOUT 2500FT. SO RIVERS SHOULD RISE WITH THE SKOKOMISH RIVER
IN MASON COUNTY HAVING A CHANCE TO REACH FLOOD STAGE LATE THIS WEEK.
19

&&

.AVIATION...SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT OVER THE REGION WITH A SMALL
SHORTWAVE TROUGH MOVING THROUGH WESTERN WASHINGTON THIS MORNING. A
VIGOROUS FRONTAL SYSTEM...ASSOCIATED WITH THE BROAD UPPER TROUGH
ALONG 140W...WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA TONIGHT. THE AIR MASS WILL
REMAIN MOIST AND GENERALLY STABLE.

WE HAVE MOSTLY MVFR CEILINGS ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON THIS MORNING
WITH SCATTERED LIGHT SHOWERS. CLOUD COVER IS ROUGHLY SCT-BKN015
BKN-OVC023 OVC035. THERE WILL BE GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT TODAY AS THE
LOW LEVEL FLOW TURNS WEAKLY OFFSHORE...WITH WIDESPREAD VFR
CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON. CONDITIONS WILL DETERIORATE AGAIN AS AN
OCCLUDED FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE FORECAST AREA...WITH MAINLY MVFR
CONDITIONS AND RAIN BEGINNING LATE THIS EVENING.

KSEA...SOUTH WIND 6-12 KT BECOMING SOUTHWEST TODAY...THEN BECOMING
EAST OR NORTHEAST 5-10 KT TONIGHT. CEILINGS WILL GRADUALLY LIFT THIS
MORNING...WITH VFR CONDITIONS LIKELY LATER THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING. RAIN WILL LIKELY BEGIN AT KSEA BETWEEN LATE EVENING
AND MIDNIGHT WITH CONDITIONS DETERIORATING TO MVFR OVERNIGHT.
MCDONNAL

&&

.MARINE...SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON TODAY
AS AN OCCLUDED FRONT APPROACHES THE COAST. THIS SYSTEM WILL MOVE
INLAND TONIGHT. THE FRONT SHOULD PRODUCE GALE FORCE SOUTHEAST WINDS
OVER THE COASTAL WATERS AND AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN
DE FUCA. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE REMAINING
WATERS.

A LARGE DEEP UPPER TROUGH WILL WILL REMAIN OVER THE NORTHEAST
PACIFIC THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK...PRODUCING SEVERAL VIGOROUS
FRONTS THAT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL AND INLAND WATERS OF
WESTERN WASHINGTON. SO THE PATTERN WILL REMAIN ACTIVE WITH MORE GALE
FORCE WIND EPISODES LIKELY.   MCDONNAL

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...NONE.

PZ...GALE WARNING COASTAL WATERS...ENTRANCES TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN
       DE FUCA.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ALL REMAINING WATERS.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 9:03 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW6 hr
Mar 26, 2:58 AM PDTGale WarningSEW24 hr
Mar 26, 2:58 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW12 hr

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Sources

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