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Storm Warning 1, NWS Seattle, WA

January 21, 2012

NWS Seattle, WA issued this storm warning at Jan 21, 2012, 3:50 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 22, 2012, 3:50 AM PST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2012, 3:50 PM PST (23:50 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 22, 2012, 3:50 AM PST
Expired
Jan 22, 2012, 9:15 PM PST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

498 
WHUS76 KSEW 212350
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

PZZ132-220800-
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/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.120122T1400Z-120123T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1400Z-120123T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WIND...SW WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. SE WIND RISING TO 25 TO
  40 KNOTS SUNDAY.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-220800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-120122T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0899.000000T0000Z-120122T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.120122T1400Z-120123T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1400Z-120123T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. E WIND RISING TO 25 TO
  35 KNOTS SUNDAY. 

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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/O.UPG.KSEW.SR.A.0001.120122T1400Z-120123T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0001.120122T1200Z-120123T0600Z/
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-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY. THE
STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WIND...SW WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. S WIND RISING TO 40 TO 50
  KNOTS SUNDAY. 

* SWELLS...WEST SWELL 20 TO 23 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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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PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY. THE GALE
WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND...S WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING S 10 TO 20 KNOTS AFTER
  MIDNIGHT. S WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS SUN 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-220800-
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/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1400Z-120123T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SW WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. SE WIND RISING TO 25 TO
  35 KNOTS ON SUN. 

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SUNDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-220800-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.120122T1400Z-120123T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1400Z-120123T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...S WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS SUN. 

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-220800-
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/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.120122T1400Z-120123T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0001.120122T1200Z-120123T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SW WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. SE WIND RISING TO 40 TO
  50 KNOTS SUN. 

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET SUNDAY. 

* SWELLS...WEST SWELL BUILDING TO 18 TO 20 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-220800-
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/O.UPG.KSEW.SR.A.0001.120122T1400Z-120123T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0001.120122T1200Z-120123T0600Z/
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-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY. THE
STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...SW WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. S WIND RISING TO 40 TO 50
  KNOTS SUNDAY. 

* SWELLS...WEST SWELL 18 TO 21 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-220800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
350 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM
PST MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITIONS...SEVERE...WITH BREAKER COVERING THE BAR.

* COMBINED SEAS...18 TO 20 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 330 AM TONIGHT.

* SECOND EBB...VERY STRONG EBB AROUND 345 PM SUN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS ARE DANGEROUS TO MOST CRAFT IN OR NEAR
HARBOR ENTRANCES. MARINERS SHOULD CONSIDER AVOIDING THE BAR UNTIL
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
6 follow-up statements
445 
WHUS76 KSEW 220523
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

PZZ133-221330-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0899.000000T0000Z-120122T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1400Z-120123T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY
TO 4 AM PST MONDAY.

* WIND...BECOMING SOUTHEAST AND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS SUNDAY
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-221330-
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/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1400Z-120123T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY
TO 4 AM PST MONDAY.

* WIND...RISING FROM THE EAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS ON SUNDAY.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET ON SUNDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-221330-
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/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0008.120122T0523Z-120122T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0001.120122T1200Z-120123T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...
...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 4 AM PST
SUNDAY. A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM
PST SUNDAY.

* SWELLS...WESTERLY 18 FEET AT 14 SECONDS THE REST OF TONIGHT.

* WIND...BECOMING SOUTHEAST 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS NEAR 50
  KNOTS LATE SUNDAY.

* SEAS...18 TO 20 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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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COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO
60 NM-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATER TONIGHT AND THEN
  35 TO 45 KNOTS ON SUNDAY WITH GUSTS TO 55 KNOTS.

* SEAS...20 TO 23 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

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PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY.
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. WINDS WILL
  RISE FROM THE SOUTH AGAIN SUNDAY AFTERNOON...REACHING GALE FORCE
  LATE IN THE DAY.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET...SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 3
  TO 6 FEET LATE SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-221330-
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/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1400Z-120123T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATER TONIGHT
  AND THEN RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS ON SUNDAY.

* SEAS...1 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FEET ON SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-221330-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1400Z-120123T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 KNOTS ON SUNDAY.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0899.000000T0000Z-120122T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0001.120122T1200Z-120123T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WIND...BECOMING SOUTHEAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT AND THEN 35
  TO 45 KNOTS ON SUNDAY WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 55 KNOTS.

* SEAS...MAINLY 17 TO 20 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-221330-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
923 PM PST SAT JAN 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
4 AM PST MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITIONS...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR.

* COMBINED SEAS...16 TO 19 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 330 AM SUNDAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 345 PM SUNDAY...AND IT WILL BE VERY STRONG.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS ARE DANGEROUS TO MOST CRAFT IN OR NEAR
HARBOR ENTRANCES. MARINERS SHOULD CONSIDER AVOIDING THE BAR UNTIL
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
518 
WHUS76 KSEW 221150
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

PZZ176-222000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-120122T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SR.W.0001.120122T1150Z-120123T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO
60 NM-
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY AND RISING TO 40 TO 50 KNOTS TODAY.

* SEAS...20 TO 23 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ132-222000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0899.000000T0000Z-120122T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1150Z-120123T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY.

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 35 TO 45 KNOTS TODAY.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-222000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0899.000000T0000Z-120122T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SR.W.0001.120122T1150Z-120123T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY. STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING.

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 35 TO 50 KNOTS TODAY.

* SEAS...MAINLY 17 TO 21 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ130-222000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-120122T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SR.W.0001.120122T1150Z-120123T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS. STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PST THIS EVENING.

* WIND...EASTERLY AND RISING TO 35 TO 45 KNOTS WITH GUSTS NEAR 50
  KNOTS TODAY.

* SEAS...16 TO 18 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 11 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-222000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1150Z-120123T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT 30 TO 45 KNOTS TODAY.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET...EXCEPT UP TO 8 FEET ON THE
  ADMIRALTY INLET...TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-222000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T1150Z-120123T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE EAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS TODAY AND THEN
  BECOMING GALE FORCE WESTERLIES THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-222000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0899.000000T0000Z-120123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120123T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY AND RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS...REACHING GALE
  FORCE LATE TODAY.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET LATE TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-222000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-120124T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
350 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
PST MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITIONS...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR.

* COMBINED SEAS...16 TO 19 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 345 PM PST TODAY...AND IT WILL BE VERY
  STRONG.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 430 AM PST MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS ARE DANGEROUS TO MOST CRAFT IN OR NEAR
HARBOR ENTRANCES. MARINERS SHOULD CONSIDER AVOIDING THE BAR UNTIL
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
040 
WHUS76 KSEW 221737
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
937 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

PZZ135-230145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0899.000000T0000Z-120123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120123T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
937 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS.  

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET LATE TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-230145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
937 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 35 TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-230145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
937 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 30 TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-230145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
937 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...EAST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING WEST THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-230145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
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-
937 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 40 TO 50 KNOTS.

* SEAS...17 TO 21 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ130-230145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
937 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

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

* WIND...EAST 40 TO 50 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...16 TO 18 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 11 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ110-230145-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-120124T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
937 AM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PST MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITIONS...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR.

* COMBINED SEAS...17 TO 20 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG EBB AROUND 345 PM PST TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 415 AM PST MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS ARE DANGEROUS TO MOST CRAFT IN OR NEAR
HARBOR ENTRANCES. MARINERS SHOULD CONSIDER AVOIDING THE BAR UNTIL
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
530 
WHUS76 KSEW 222246
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
246 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

PZZ135-230700-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0899.000000T0000Z-120123T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0009.120122T2246Z-120123T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
246 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-230700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
246 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 35 TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-230700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
246 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 30 TO 45 KNOTS.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-230700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
246 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...EAST 30 TO 40 KNOTS BECOMING WEST THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-230600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
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-
246 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 40 TO 50 KNOTS.

* SEAS...17 TO 21 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ130-230600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
246 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

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

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 40 TO 50 KNOTS.

* SEAS...16 TO 18 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 11 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ110-230700-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-120124T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
246 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PST MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITIONS...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR.

* COMBINED SEAS...18 TO 22 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG EBB AROUND 345 PM PST TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 415 AM PST MONDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS ARE DANGEROUS TO MOST CRAFT IN OR NEAR
HARBOR ENTRANCES. MARINERS SHOULD CONSIDER AVOIDING THE BAR UNTIL
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
717 
WHUS76 KSEW 230343
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

PZZ150-153-156-173-176-231145-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0900.120123T0600Z-120123T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO
60 NM-
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY. THE STORM WARNING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 KNOTS...EXCEPT UP TO 45 KNOTS IN THE
  VICINITY OF CAPE FLATTERY. WINDS EASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS BY
  MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...19 TO 23 FEET 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-231145-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0900.120123T0600Z-120123T2000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY. THE STORM WARNING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS BY
  MIDNIGHT. 

* SEAS...18 TO 21 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 16 TO 18 FEET OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-231145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHWEST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS BY MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-231145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

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

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET....SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-231145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-231145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-231145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0900.120123T0600Z-120123T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 40 TO 50 KNOTS...EASING TO 25 KNOTS BY MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...20 TO 24 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WIND AND SEAS SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WIND
AND SEAS SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-231145-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-120124T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
743 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PST MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITIONS...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR.

* COMBINED SEAS...18 TO 20 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 415 AM PST MONDAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 430 PM PST MONDAY...AND IT WILL BE VERY
  STRONG. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS ARE DANGEROUS TO MOST CRAFT IN OR NEAR
HARBOR ENTRANCES. MARINERS SHOULD CONSIDER AVOIDING THE BAR UNTIL
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
365 
WHUS76 KSEW 230515
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

PZZ170-231315-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0900.120123T0800Z-120123T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. THE
STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...22 TO 25 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-173-176-231315-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0900.120123T0515Z-120123T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO
60 NM-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY

* WIND...WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT. 19 TO 23 FEET
  TONIGHT.

* SEAS...19 TO 24 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-231315-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0900.120123T0515Z-120123T2000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE GALE
WARNING. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY.

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT.

* SEAS...15 TO 17 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-230615-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS DROPPED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SPEED THIS EVENING AND
ARE EXPECTED TO BE MAINLY IN THE 10 TO 20 KNOT RANGE THE REST OF
TONIGHT.

$$

PZZ150-231315-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0900.120123T0800Z-120123T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...19 TO 22 FEET 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-231200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE SOUTHWEST AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS BY MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-135-231200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

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

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET....SUBSIDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-231200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-120123T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-231315-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-120124T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
915 PM PST SUN JAN 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PST MONDAY...

* BAR CONDITIONS...SEVERE...WITH BREAKERS COVERING THE BAR.

* COMBINED SEAS...18 TO 20 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 415 AM PST MONDAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 430 PM PST MONDAY...AND IT WILL BE VERY 
  STRONG. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SEVERE BAR CONDITIONS ARE DANGEROUS TO MOST CRAFT IN OR NEAR
HARBOR ENTRANCES. MARINERS SHOULD CONSIDER AVOIDING THE BAR UNTIL
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 20, 9:13 PM PSTCoastal Flood WatchSEW59 hr
Jan 20, 11:36 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWMason5 days
Jan 21, 3:49 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchSEWSan Juan17 hr
Jan 21, 3:58 AM PSTGale WatchSEW12 hr
Jan 21, 3:58 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW35 hr
Jan 21, 3:58 AM PSTStorm WatchSEW12 hr
Jan 21, 3:58 AM PSTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasSEW12 hr
Jan 21, 3:14 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW37 hr
Jan 21, 3:50 PM PSTGale WarningSEW33 hr

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