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Small Craft Advisory 252, NWS Seattle, WA

December 5, 2013

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 5, 2013, 2:34 PM PST. It was in force for 45 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2013, 2:34 PM PST (22:34 UTC)
Expired
Dec 7, 2013, 12:00 PM PST
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

147 
WHUS76 KSEW 052234
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
234 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

PZZ150-060645-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0035.131206T1200Z-131207T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0081.131205T2234Z-131207T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
234 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

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WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING...A FRASER OUTFLOW PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

* WIND...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-060645-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0035.131206T1200Z-131207T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0081.131205T2234Z-131207T1800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
234 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING...A FRASER OUTFLOW PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

* WIND...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-060645-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0035.131206T1200Z-131207T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0081.131205T2234Z-131207T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
234 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING...A FRASER OUTFLOW PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

* WIND...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-153-156-170-173-176-060645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131205T2234Z-131207T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
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-
234 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-060645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131206T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
234 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST 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
10 follow-up statements
234 
WHUS76 KSEW 060501
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
901 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

PZZ150-061315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
901 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...A FRASER OUTFLOW PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

* WIND...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-061315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
901 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...A FRASER OUTFLOW PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

* WIND...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-061315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
901 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

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

* TIMING...A FRASER OUTFLOW PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY 
  FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

* WIND...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-153-156-170-173-176-061315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
901 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-061315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131206T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
901 PM PST THU DEC 5 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST 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
472 
WHUS76 KSEW 061102
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
302 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

PZZ170-061915-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0253.131207T0600Z-131207T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
302 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

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

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 FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY.  

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING...EASING
  TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET THROUGH THIS EVENING. WIND
  WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-061915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T0600Z-131207T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
302 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST SATURDAY. 

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING...EASING
  TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET THROUGH THIS EVENING. WIND
  WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-061915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
302 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY
  MORNING...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES 2
  TO 4 FEET FOR THE REMAINDER OF 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-061915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
302 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...A FRASER OUTFLOW PATTERN IS EXPECTED CONTINUE THIS MORNING
  THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

* WIND...NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-153-156-173-176-061915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
302 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-061915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131206T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
302 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST 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
631 
WHUS76 KSEW 061607
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
807 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

PZZ150-070015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T0600Z-131207T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
807 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NEAR SHORE WATERS FROM
CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE NORTHEAST AT 25 TO 35 KT THIS MORNING AND
  THEN EASING LATER THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-070015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0253.131207T0600Z-131207T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
807 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE
FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND FROM 10 TO 60 NM UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT THIS MORNING AND
  THEN EASING LATER THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-070015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
807 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT THIS MORNING AND
  THEN EASING LATE TONIGHT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-070015-
/O.NEW.KSEW.UP.Y.0001.131206T1607Z-131207T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
807 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A FREEZING SPRAY
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY.

* TEMPERATURES...MAINLY IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S.

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT.

* ICE ACCUMULATION RATE...0.02 TO 0.10 INCH PER HOUR...WITH THE
  HEAVIER RATES LIKELY IN BAYS AND NEAR INLETS.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING SPRAY WILL RESULT IN LIGHT ICE ACCUMULATIONS
  ON EXPOSED VESSEL SURFACES.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION
OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER
THE ADVISORY AREA.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-134-135-153-156-173-176-070015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
807 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST 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
481 
WHUS76 KSEW 061831
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1031 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

PZZ150-070245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
1031 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE NEAR SHORE WATERS FROM CAPE
FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT...EASING LATE TONIGHT.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-070245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0253.131207T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
1031 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE
FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND FROM 10 TO 60 NM UNTIL 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT...EASING LATE TONIGHT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING LATE TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-070245-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1031 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT...EASING LATE TONIGHT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-070245-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1031 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURES...MAINLY IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S.

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT.

* ICE ACCUMULATION RATE...0.02 TO 0.10 INCH PER HOUR...WITH THE
  HEAVIER RATES LIKELY TONIGHT AND IN BAYS AND NEAR INLETS.

* SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING SPRAY WILL RESULT IN LIGHT ICE ACCUMULATIONS 
  ON EXPOSED VESSEL SURFACES.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL
IN FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO
SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-173-176-070245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
1031 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
FROM JAMES ISLAND TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 30 KT...EASING SATURDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...3 TO 7 FEET...SUBSIDING 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-135-070245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
1031 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND
EASTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND THE PUGET SOUND UNTIL 10 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 30 KT...EASING SATURDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...2 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-070245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
1031 AM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET 
UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...RISING FROM THE NORTH AT 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON AND
  THEN EASING SATURDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...SUBSIDING 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
388 
WHUS76 KSEW 062236
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
236 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

PZZ134-062345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
236 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET...

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

WINDS HAVE REMAINED WELL BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA TODAY AND ARE
EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW TONIGHT. THUS THE ADVISORY HAS BEEN
CANCELLED. 

$$

PZZ130-150-070645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
236 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND THE NEAR SHORE WATERS FROM 
CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT...EASING LATE TONIGHT.

* SEAS...4 TO 8 FEET...EASING LATE TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-070645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0253.131207T1200Z-131207T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
236 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM
CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND FROM 10 TO 60 NM UNTIL 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT...EASING LATE TONIGHT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-070645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
236 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURES...MAINLY IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S.

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT...EASING SATURDAY MORNING.

* ICE ACCUMULATION RATE...0.02 TO 0.10 INCH PER HOUR...WITH THE
  HEAVIER RATES LIKELY TONIGHT AND IN THE BAYS AND NEAR INLETS.

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

* IMPACTS...FREEZING SPRAY WILL RESULT IN ICE ACCUMULATING ON
  EXPOSED VESSEL SURFACES.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION
OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER
THE ADVISORY AREA.

&&

$$

PZZ135-070645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
236 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD
CANAL UNTIL 6 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT....EASING OVERNIGHT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-173-176-070645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
236 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
FROM JAMES ISLAND TO CAPE SHOALWATER UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT...EASING SATURDAY MORNING.

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-070645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
236 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND
EASTERN U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 30 KT...EASING SATURDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...2 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING 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
592 
WHUS76 KSEW 070705
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1105 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

PZZ150-071800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T0705Z-131207T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
1105 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-071800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0253.131207T0705Z-131207T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
1105 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-071800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.131207T0705Z-131207T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1105 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1105 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURES...MAINLY IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S.

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT.

* ICE ACCUMULATION RATE...0.1 INCH PER HOUR POSSIBLE.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING SPRAY WILL RESULT IN ICE ACCUMULATING ON VESSEL
  SURFACES.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE
ACCUMULATION OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN
FREEZING SPRAY CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS
BE PREPARED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING
TO SEA OR ENTER THE ADVISORY AREA.

&&

$$

PZZ135-071800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
1105 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-173-176-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
1105 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1105 PM PST FRI DEC 6 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
681 
WHUS76 KSEW 071526
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
726 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

PZZ131-071800-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
726 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE
FUCA UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT...EASING LATER
  THIS MORNING. THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL BE LOCALIZED AND THERE
  MAY BE SOME LOCALIZED LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DROP BELOW GALE FORCE BY 10 AM
  PST. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
726 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...UPPER TEENS TO MID 20S.

* WIND...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT.

* ICE ACCUMULATION RATE...UP TO 0.05 INCH PER HOUR.

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING SPRAY WILL RESULT IN ICE ACCUMULATING ON 
  VESSEL SURFACES.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION
OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER
THE ADVISORY AREA.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-173-176-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
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 JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
726 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0253.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
726 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-132-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
726 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
726 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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168 
WHUS76 KSEW 071718
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
918 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

PZZ133-072000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
918 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS
UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* TEMPERATURES...UPPER TEENS TO MID 20S.

* ICE ACCUMULATION RATE...UP TO 0.05 INCH PER HOUR.

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KT WILL EASE THIS
  AFTERNOON. WAVES OF 3 TO 6 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING SPRAY WILL RESULT IN LIGHT ICE ACCUMULATION
  ON VESSEL SURFACES.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION
OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER
THE ADVISORY AREA.

&&

$$

PZZ135-150-153-156-173-176-071830-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
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 JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
918 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA AND WILL CONTINUE TO
EASE. 

$$

PZZ170-071830-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0253.000000T0000Z-131207T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
918 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA AND WILL CONTINUE TO
EASE. 

$$

PZZ131-072000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
918 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN
DE FUCA UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT...EASING THIS
  AFTERNOON. THERE MIGHT BE LOCALIZED LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY THIS
  MORNING. 

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING.

* TIMING...WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DROP BELOW GALE FORCE BY MIDDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-132-072000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
918 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTRANCES TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WIND...NORTHERLY 15 TO 25 KT...EASING THIS AFTERNOON.

* WAVES...2 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING.

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
928 
WHUS76 KSEW 071856
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1056 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

PZZ131-072000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1056 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW GALE FORCE AND WILL CONTINUE EASING.

$$

PZZ130-132-072000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1056 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA AND WILL CONTINUE
EASING.

$$

PZZ133-072000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1056 AM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* TEMPERATURES...UPPER TEENS TO MID 20S.

* ICE ACCUMULATION RATE...UP TO 0.05 INCH PER HOUR.

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KT WILL EASE THIS
  AFTERNOON. WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE THIS
  AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...FREEZING SPRAY WILL RESULT IN LIGHT ICE ACCUMULATION 
  ON VESSEL SURFACES.

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 FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY MEANS THAT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCUMULATION
OF ICE IS EXPECTED ON VESSELS. OPERATING A VESSEL IN FREEZING SPRAY
CAN BE HAZARDOUS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT VESSELS BE PREPARED TO
TAKE APPROPRIATE COUNTER MEASURES BEFORE PUTTING TO SEA OR ENTER
THE ADVISORY AREA.

&&

$$

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224 
WHUS76 KSEW 072010
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1210 PM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

PZZ133-072115-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0252.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
/O.EXP.KSEW.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-131207T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1210 PM PST SAT DEC 7 2013

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO EASE ACROSS THE AREA THIS AFTERNOON.
LIGHTER WINDS COMBINED WITH TEMPERATURES NEAR 25 DEGREES HAVE
ALSO ENDED THE THREAT OF FREEZING SPRAY.

$$

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 Dec 5, 9:05 AM PST, 5 hours 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 5, 9:05 AM PST, 5 hours 29 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
905 AM PST THU DEC 5 2013

.SYNOPSIS...A WEAK WEATHER SYSTEM WILL MOVE BY MAINLY TO THE WEST
LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR A CHANCE OF SNOW WEST OF PUGET SOUND. AS
THE SYSTEM MOVES SOUTH OF THE AREA ANOTHER SHOT OF COLD AIR WILL
MOVE DOWN OVER THE AREA FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA TONIGHT WITH THE COLD
AND DRY AIR MASS REMAINING OVER THE REGION THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
TEMPERATURES MAY BEGIN TO MODERATE ACROSS THE REGION NEXT TUESDAY
AND WEDNESDAY AS THE LOW LEVEL FLOW FLIPS BACK TO ONSHORE.

&&

.SHORT TERM...IT IS ANOTHER CHILLY MORNING ACROSS WESTERN
WASHINGTON. TEMPS DIPPED INTO THE TEENS AND 20S ACROSS THE REGION.
THE COLDEST POCKETS ARE IN THE SW INTERIOR AND HOOD CANAL. EXPECT
HIGHS TODAY ONLY IN THE 30S. A HIGH AMPLITUDE RIDGE OFFSHORE WILL
MAINTAIN NORTH FLOW OVER THE AREA TODAY...WHILE DRY LOW LEVEL
OFFSHORE FLOW CONTINUES. A WEAK UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE WILL CLIP
WESTERN WA BRINGING AN INCREASE IN MID/HIGH CLOUDS. WE MAY SEE A FEW
FLURRIES DROP OUT OF THE MID LEVEL DECK...OTHERWISE DRY WEATHER IS
EXPECTED. MODELS SHOW NE PRES GRADIENTS INCREASING ONCE AGAIN LATE
TONIGHT...WITH STRONG NLY WINDS OUT OF THE FRASER RIVER VALLEY.
WESTERN WHATCOM AND THE SAN JUANS MAY SEE WIND ADVISORY SPEEDS. THIS
UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE WILL EXIT FRI MORNING WITH SKIES BECOMING
CLEAR AGAIN. TEMPS MAY DROP FURTHER FRI NIGHT WITH LOWS MAINLY IN
THE TEENS. IT WILL BE SUNNY BUT COLD ON SAT WITH HIGHS NEAR 30
DEGREES. 33

.LONG TERM...PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...COLD/DRY PATTERN CONTINUING INTO
SUNDAY WITH THE SURFACE HIGH DROPPING DOWN OVER EASTERN WASHINGTON.
HIGH TEMPERATURES REMAINING WELL BELOW NORMAL...IN THE UPPER 20S TO
MID 30S. WITH THE WEAKENING GRADIENTS AS THE HIGH MOVES SOUTHEAST
WINDS WILL EASE RESULTING IN EVEN COOLER OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURES
MONDAY MORNING. TEENS WILL BE WIDESPREAD WITH SINGLE DIGITS AGAIN
POSSIBLE IN THE COLDEST LOCATIONS. THE GFS AND ECMWF ARE NOW BACKING
OFF ON THE TIMING OF THE NEXT SYSTEM TO MOVE INTO THE AREA...PUSHING
THE ONSET OF PRECIPITATION BACK INTO TUESDAY. THE CANADIAN STILL HAS
SOME PRECIPITATION MONDAY NIGHT. THE CANADIAN SOLUTION BRINGS UP THE
POSSIBILITY OF LIGHT SNOW MONDAY NIGHT WHILE THE SLOWER ECMWF AND
GFS TRANSITION TO A WARMER AIR MASS QUICKLY ON TUESDAY. WARM ENOUGH
SO BY THE TIME THE PRECIPITATION STARTS IT WOULD BE IN THE FORM OF
RAIN. THE EXCEPTION BEING THE POSSIBILITY OF COLD AIR BEING TRAPPED
NEAR THE HOOD CANAL WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY SURFACE GRADIENTS. WITH
THE CANADIAN STILL HOLDING ON TO THE FASTER SOLUTION WILL NOT MAKE
ANY CHANGES TO THE EXTENDED FORECAST THIS MORNING KEEPING THE CHANCE
OF SNOW IN THE FORECAST MONDAY NIGHT. CONFIDENCE IN THIS SCENARIO IS
WANING AND IF THE 12Z MODELS COME IN WITH A SIMILAR SOLUTION TO THE
00Z GFS AND ECMWF LOOK FOR THE SNOW TO BE TAKEN OUT OF THE MONDAY
NIGHT FORECAST. ALL OF THE MODELS ARE WET AT SOME POINT WEDNESDAY
WITH THE GFS AND ECMWF INDICATING AN INCH OR MORE OF RAIN IN THE
LOWLANDS. FELTON

&&

.CLIMATE...SEATTLE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO HAVE THREE CONSECUTIVE
MORNINGS...SATURDAY...SUNDAY AND MONDAY...WITH A LOW TEMPERATURE
BELOW 20 DEGREES. THE LAST TIME THERE WAS A STRETCH OF AT LEAST 3
DAYS IN A ROW WITH LOWS LESS THAN 20 DEGREES IN SEATTLE WAS DECEMBER
1998 WITH 4 DAYS IN A ROW...DECEMBER 19TH THROUGH THE 22ND. FELTON

&&

.HYDROLOGY...RIVER FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS.

&&

.AVIATION...DRY NORTHERLY FLOW ALOFT WILL CONTINUE OVER WASHINGTON
TODAY. A WEAK SYSTEM WILL MOVE SOUTH OFF THE COAST TODAY AND
TONIGHT...BRIEFLY TURNING SURFACE FLOW MORE SOUTHERLY. THE AIR MASS
WILL REMAIN COLD AND MOSTLY STABLE. HIGH CLOUDS WILL COVER WESTERN
WASHINGTON AND SOME MID-LEVEL CLOUDS AND SNOW FLURRIES ARE LIKELY
ALONG THE COAST. GENERALLY VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED.

KSEA...VFR CLEAR OR CIRRUS. SOUTHEAST WINDS THIS MORNING WILL TURN
BACK TO THE NORTHEAST TONIGHT BUT WILL REMAIN LESS THAN 10 KT. CHB

&&

.MARINE...WINDS OVER ALL WATERS WILL STAY BELOW BELOW 20 KT TODAY. A
WEAK WEATHER SYSTEM WILL MOVE SOUTH OFF THE COAST TODAY AND TONIGHT
GIVING MODERATE SOUTHERLY WINDS.

NORTHEAST OUTFLOW WINDS WILL RESUME STARTING TONIGHT. WIND SPEEDS
WILL RISE INTO SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY STRENGTH OVER NORTHERN COASTAL
WATERS FIRST TONIGHT AND SPREAD TO ALL COASTAL ZONES OVERNIGHT. GALE
FORCE WINDS ARE POSSIBLE IN THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS AND NEAR THE
WEST ENTRANCE LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING AND A GALE WATCH
IS IN EFFECT OVER THOSE ZONES. WINDS WILL EASE BUT STILL REMAIN
MOSTLY NORTHERLY AND OFFSHORE SUNDAY AND MONDAY. CHB

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...NONE.
PZ...GALE WATCH NORTH INNER COAST...WEST ENTRANCE...AND NORTHERN
     INLAND WATERS EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

&&

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

In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 5, 1:22 PM PST, 1 hour 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
122 PM PST THU DEC 05 2013

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0115 PM     SNOW             3 ESE NEAH BAY          48.27N 124.55W
12/05/2013  M1.5 INCH        CLALLAM            WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            SPOTTER MEASURED 1.5 INCHES OF SNOW AT SEA LEVEL EAST OF
            NEAH BAY SINCE 930 AM AND ESTIMATED VISIBILITY FROM
            CONTINUING SNOWFALL AT 3/4 MILE. ALSO ESTIMATED 1 INCH OF
            SNOW IN TOWN.

&&

JSMITH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 5, 2:59 AM PSTGale WatchSEW12 hr
Dec 5, 2:34 PM PSTGale WarningSEW44 hr
Dec 5, 2:37 PM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan37 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.