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Small Craft Advisory 985, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at May 15, 2012, 9:06 AM PDT. It took effect at May 15, 2012, 1:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 62 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 15, 2012, 9:06 AM PDT (16:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 15, 2012, 1:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- May 18, 2012, 3:09 AM PDT
- In force
- 62 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
406 WHUS76 KSEW 151606 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 906 AM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160015- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120515T2000Z-120516T1200Z/ 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- 906 AM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-132-160015- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120515T2000Z-120516T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 906 AM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 3 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ133-134-160015- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120516T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- ADMIRALTY INLET- 906 AM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 4 FOOT WIND WAVES. 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. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
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120 WHUS76 KSEW 152142 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 242 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160545- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0000Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 242 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ133-134-160545- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120516T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- ADMIRALTY INLET- 242 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 4 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-132-160545- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 242 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 3 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
464 WHUS76 KSEW 152333 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 433 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 PZZ131-132-160745- /O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0046.120516T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 433 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH 4 TO 7 FOOT WIND WAVES. 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. && $$ PZZ130-160745- /O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120516T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 433 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 4 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160745- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0000Z/ 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- 433 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES. 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. && $$ PZZ133-134-160745- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120516T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- ADMIRALTY INLET- 433 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 4 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
437 WHUS76 KSEW 160335 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 835 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 PZZ131-132-161145- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 835 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH 4 TO 7 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-161145- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0000Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 835 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-133-134-161145- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- ADMIRALTY INLET- 835 PM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 4 FOOT WIND WAVES. 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. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
386 WHUS76 KSEW 160911 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 211 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 PZZ131-132-161715- /O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0000Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 211 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS ENDED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. THE GALE WARNING HAS ENDED. * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ133-161015- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120516T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 211 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS ENDED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ENDED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS. $$ PZZ130-134-161715- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0000Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET- 211 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 4 FOOT WIND WAVES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-161715- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0000Z/ 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- 211 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES. 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. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
441 WHUS76 KSEW 161603 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 903 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 PZZ173-170015- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0040.120516T1603Z-120517T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- 903 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 8 FEET AT 8 SECONDS...BUILDING TO 10 FEET AT 9 SECONDS TONIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER... BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS. && $$ PZZ134-161715- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0000Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 903 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. WINDS THIS MORNING WERE LIGHT ACROSS THE AREA. $$ PZZ131-170015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 903 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. EXPECT WIND WAVES TO BE 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-170015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 903 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND...WESTERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON BEFORE EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...7 OR 8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ153-156-170015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 903 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND...NORTHWEST WIND OF 10 TO 25 KNOTS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. * SEAS...7 OR 8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-176-170015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 903 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WIND...WILL RISE FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 9 OR 10 FEET AT 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-132-170015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 903 AM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. WIND WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2 TO 5 FEET THIS AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
840 WHUS76 KSEW 162011 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 111 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 PZZ135-170400- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0400Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 111 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING. * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING EARLY THIS EVENING. WIND WAVES WILL BE 1 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-170415- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 111 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. EXPECT WIND WAVES TO BE 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-170415- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 111 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND...WESTERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON BEFORE EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...7 OR 8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ153-156-170415- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 111 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND...NORTHWEST WIND OF 10 TO 25 KNOTS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. * SEAS...7 OR 8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-176-170415- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 111 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY... * WIND...WILL RISE FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 9 OR 10 FEET AT 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-132-170415- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 111 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING. WIND WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2 TO 5 FEET THIS AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ173-170415- /O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- 111 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY... * SWELLS...WESTERLY 8 FEET AT 8 SECONDS...BUILDING TO 10 FEET AT 9 SECONDS 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. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
026 WHUS76 KSEW 162213 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 313 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 PZZ173-170615- /O.CAN.KSEW.SW.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-120517T1300Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120518T0100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- 313 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...CONTINUING THROUGH THURSDAY. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 9 FEET AT 9 SECONDS OVERNIGHT AND TO 10 FEET ON THURSDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-156-162315- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 313 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. WESTERLY WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA. $$ PZZ170-176-170615- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120518T0100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 313 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WIND...WILL REMAIN FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH THURSDAY. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 9 FEET AT 9 SECONDS OVERNIGHT AND TO 10 FEET ON THURSDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-132-170615- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 313 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL EASE OVERNIGHT. WIND WAVES OF 2 TO 5 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE LATER 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. && $$ PZZ150-170615- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 313 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND...WESTERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...7 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ153-170615- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 313 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... * WIND...NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...7 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ135-170400- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0400Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 313 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS OVER THE SOUTH PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL WILL EASE EARLY THIS EVENING. WIND WAVES OF 1 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE EARLY THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
216 WHUS76 KSEW 170402 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 902 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 PZZ131-132-150-153-171215- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.120517T2100Z-120518T0900Z/ CENTRAL 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- 902 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT HAS ENDED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. * WIND...WESTERLY WINDS RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT. * SEAS...8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 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. && $$ PZZ135-170515- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120517T0400Z/ PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL- 902 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. $$ PZZ130-156-171215- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120517T2100Z-120518T0900Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 902 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY. * WIND...NORTHWEST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 9 FEET AT 9 SECONDS OVERNIGHT AND TO 10 FEET ON THURSDAY. 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. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-171215- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120518T1300Z/ WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 902 PM PDT WED MAY 16 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...WILL REMAIN FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH THURSDAY. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 9 FEET AT 9 SECONDS OVERNIGHT AND TO 10 FEET ON THURSDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
164 WHUS76 KSEW 170958 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 258 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 PZZ170-173-176-171800- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120519T0100Z/ 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 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...WILL REMAIN FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH FRIDAY. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 10 FEET AT 9 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO 8 FEET BY FRIDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-132-150-153-171800- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.120517T2100Z-120518T0900Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 258 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...WESTERLY WINDS RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT. * SEAS...8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-156-171800- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120517T2100Z-120518T0900Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 258 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...NORTHWEST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT. * SWELLS...WESTERLY 8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 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. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
577 WHUS76 KSEW 171609 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 909 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 PZZ150-153-180015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.120517T1900Z-120518T0900Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 909 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...SOUTHERLY 5 TO 15 KNOTS...BECOMING WESTERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL EASE OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET LATER TODAY WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ156-180015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120517T1900Z-120518T0900Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 909 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...RISING FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON BEFORE EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 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. && $$ PZZ130-180015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.120517T1900Z-120518T0900Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 909 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 KNOTS...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL EASE OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...BUILDING TO 6 TO 8 FEET LATER TODAY WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-132-180015- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.120517T1900Z-120518T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 909 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN EASING LATE TONIGHT. EXPECT WIND WAVES TO BUILD TO 3 TO 6 FEET LATER TODAY AND THEN GRADUALLY SUBSIDE LATE 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. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-180015- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120519T0100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 909 AM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...WILL REMAIN NORTHWEST AT 15 TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH TONIGHT. EXPECT WINDS TO EASE DURING THE DAY FRIDAY. * SEAS...9 TO 11 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 SECONDS... SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
093 WHUS76 KSEW 172243 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 343 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 PZZ150-153-180645- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.000000T0000Z-120518T0900Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 343 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS...SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ156-180645- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120518T0900Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 343 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-180645- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120518T0900Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 343 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...6 OR 7 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-180645- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.000000T0000Z-120518T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 343 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN EASE OVERNIGHT. EXPECT WIND WAVES TO BUILD TO 3 TO 6 FEET LATE TODAY AND THEN GRADUALLY SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-180645- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120519T0100Z/ 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- 343 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING DURING THE DAY FRIDAY. * SEAS...8 TO 11 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS... SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
061 WHUS76 KSEW 180352 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 852 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 PZZ150-153-180900- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.000000T0000Z-120518T0900Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 852 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS... SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ156-180900- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120518T0900Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 852 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-180900- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120518T0900Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 852 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. * SEAS...7 OR 8 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 9 SECONDS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-132-181200- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.000000T0000Z-120518T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 852 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WEST 15 TO 30 KNOTS EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET GRADUALLY SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT. 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. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-181200- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120519T0100Z/ WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 852 PM PDT THU MAY 17 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING DURING THE DAY FRIDAY. * SEAS...8 TO 11 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 8 SECONDS... SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
803 WHUS76 KSEW 181009 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 309 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012 PZZ170-173-176-181115- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0985.000000T0000Z-120519T0100Z/ 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- 309 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. $$ PZZ131-132-181815- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0986.000000T0000Z-120519T1300Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 309 AM PDT FRI MAY 18 2012 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WEST 15 TO 25 WITH 2 TO 5 FOOT WIND WAVES LATE AFTERNOON INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ 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 May 15, 3:07 AM PDT, 5 hours 59 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 15, 3:07 AM PDT, 5 hours 59 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
307 AM PDT TUE MAY 15 2012
.SYNOPSIS...ONSHORE FLOW WILL INCREASE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...BRINGING
A COOLING TREND TO WESTERN WASHINGTON AND INCREASING CLOUDS BY
WEDNESDAY. AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH WILL KEEP THE WEATHER COOL WITH A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. HIGH PRESSURE WILL REBUILD
OVER THE AREA THIS WEEKEND FOR DRY AND SOMEWHAT WARMER WEATHER.
&&
.SHORT TERM...UPPER LEVEL RIDGING WILL BRING ANOTHER PLEASANT DAY TO
MOST OF WESTERN WASHINGTON TODAY. ONSHORE FLOW HAS BEEN GRADUALLY
INCREASING SINCE MIDDAY YESTERDAY. THIS HAS PUSHED A MARINE LAYER
NORTHWARD ALONG THE COAST AND LOCALLY INLAND. AS OF 08Z...THE
COASTAL STRATUS HAD ARRIVED AT SHELTON. BASED ON THIS TIMING...I
WOULD EXPECT SOME SHALLOW STRATUS TO MAKE IT INTO PORTIONS OF THE
SOUTH SOUND THIS MORNING...THEN BURN BACK QUICKLY TO THE COAST THIS
AFTERNOON. MARINE AIR FILTERING INTO THE INTERIOR WILL BRING HIGH
TEMPERATURES DOWN 5 TO 8 DEGREES FROM YESTERDAY...WHILE COASTAL
AREAS WILL SEE TEMPERATURES 10 TO 15 DEGREES COOLER.
THE UPPER LEVEL RIDGE AXIS OVER THE NORTHERN ROCKIES WILL FLATTEN
TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY AS A WEAK TROUGH MOVES INTO WESTERN
WASHINGTON. THIS WILL INCREASE THE ONSHORE FLOW FURTHER...DEEPEN THE
MARINE LAYER...AND BRING FURTHER COOLING. AFTER A MOSTLY CLOUDY
START...INTERIOR AREAS COULD SEE SOME PARTIAL AFTERNOON CLEARING ON
WEDNESDAY. THE ONSHORE GRADIENT BECOMES PRETTY TIGHT BY
AFTERNOON...WHICH COULD LEAD TO SOME BREEZY WEST-SOUTHWEST WINDS FOR
COASTAL AREAS...THE CHEHALIS GAP...THE STRAIT...AND AREAS SOUTH OF
SEATTLE. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE NEAR OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE SEASONAL
NORMALS. AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH AXIS OVER BRITISH COLUMBIA WILL
SETTLE OVER THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST ON THURSDAY. WHILE THERE WILL BE
LITTLE IF ANY MOISTURE ASSOCIATED WITH IT...I HAVE KEPT THE LOW
CHANCE POPS PRESENTLY IN THE FORECAST FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND COASTAL
AREAS. THE NORTH CASCADES PROBABLY STAND THE BEST CHANCE OF SEEING A
STRAY SHOWER OR TWO. TEMPERATURES ARE LIKELY TO COOL ANOTHER 2 TO 4
DEGREES ACROSS THE LOWLANDS ON THURSDAY. THE PRESENCE OF THE TROUGH
MIGHT BE ENOUGH TO HELP MIX UP THE MARINE LAYER AND PROVIDE A LITTLE
MORE AFTERNOON SUN THAN THE CURRENT FORECAST INDICATES...BUT I AM
NOT CONFIDENT ENOUGH TO MAKE ANY CHANGES YET.
.LONG TERM...THE TROUGH AXIS SHIFTS EAST OF THE CASCADES THURSDAY
NIGHT AND FRIDAY. LOW AMPLITUDE RIDGING IS EXPECTED TO BUILD INTO
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST OVER THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. THIS WILL BRING A
LITTLE WARMING TREND TO THE AREA...BUT NOTHING LIKE WHAT WE HAVE HAD
THE PAST FEW DAYS. THE GFS HAS THE RIDGE AXIS WELL EAST OF THE
REGION BY SUNDAY...WITH A FRONTAL SYSTEM APPROACHING THE OFFSHORE
WATERS. THE ECMWF HAS A SIMILAR TREND...BUT IS 18-24 HOURS SLOWER
WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE NEXT SYSTEM. THE OVERALL TREND APPEARS TO BE
A RETURN TO A MORE UNSETTLED PERIOD BY EARLY NEXT WEEK. 27
&&
.AVIATION...HIGH PRESSURE ALOFT WILL FLATTEN AND SHIFT E TOWARD THE
NRN ROCKIES LATER TODAY. LIGHT NW FLOW ALOFT...BECOMING MODERATE
W-SW FLOW ALOFT TONIGHT AND WED. STABLE AND DRY ACROSS MOST THE
INTERIOR TODAY. MOIST WITH STRATUS BELOW 1K FEET ALONG THE
COAST...SW INTERIOR...AND FAR S SOUND EARLY THIS MORNING. THE AIR
MASS WILL MIX THIS AFTERNOON WITH FEW-SCT LOW CLOUDS.
ONSHORE FLOW WILL STRENGTHEN TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING. STRATUS
WILL BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WITH SOME
PATCHY FOG.
KSEA...CURRENT STRATUS/FOG SATELLITE IMAGE SHOWS STRATUS JUST
REACHING KSHN AT 3 AM. THIS IS NOT EXPECTED TO REACH THE KSEA
TERMINAL BUT MAY EXPAND A BIT MORE ACROSS THE FAR S SOUND. S/SW WIND
3-6 KT SHOULD SWITCH BACK TO N/NW 5-8 KT BY 20Z THIS AFTERNOON. DTM
&&
.MARINE...NORTHWESTERLY FLOW WILL CONTINUE OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
THROUGH TONIGHT. WINDS SHOULD PEAK NEAR 25 KT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING AND THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT.
THERE SHOULD ALSO BE ENOUGH FLOW WITH THE GRADUAL PUSH DEVELOPING
FOR SMALL CRAFT WINDS TO RE-DEVELOP IN THE CENTRAL/E STRAIT THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...POSSIBLY CONTINUING OVERNIGHT.
MODELS SHOW A DIURNAL PATTERN TO THE FLOW THROUGH THE STRAIT EACH
DAY THIS WEEK. WESTERLY WINDS WILL PICK UP TO 15 TO 30 KT DURING THE
LATE AFTERNOON AND NIGHTTIME HOURS. THERE IS A SLIGHT POSSIBILITY OF
LOW END WESTERLY GALE DURING THIS PERIOD. PUGET SOUND SHOULD GET SW
WINDS AND LOW STRATUS BY WED MORNING. DTM
&&
.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...NONE.
PZ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COASTAL WATERS...AND THE CENTRAL AND EAST
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA.
YOU CAN SEE AN ILLUSTRATED VERSION OF THE FORECAST DISCUSSION AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE/GAFD/LATEST_WEBAFD.HTML.The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 4:33 PM PDT | Gale Warning | SEW | 10 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.