Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2014

Gale Warning 22, NWS Seattle, WA

February 17, 2014

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Feb 17, 2014, 2:32 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 18, 2014, 3:06 AM PST. It was in force for 21 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
Feb 17, 2014, 2:32 PM PST (22:32 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2014, 3:06 AM PST
Expired
Feb 19, 2014, 12:00 AM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

809 
WHUS76 KSEW 172232
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

PZZ135-180645-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140218T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0035.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-180645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140218T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
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-
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS INCREASING TO 25 TO 35
  KNOTS TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SWITCHING TO WESTERLY TUESDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 13 TO 17 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY WITH A 12 TO 
  14 SECOND PERIOD. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-180645-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHERLY AND
  INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SWITCHING
  TO WESTERLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET BUILDING TO 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-180645-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140219T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHERLY AND
  INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SWITCHING
  TO WESTERLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 13 TO 17 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY WITH A 12 TO 
  14 SECOND PERIOD. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-180645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-180600-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140218T0600Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-180645-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140218T0900Z-140219T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS TUESDAY MORNING.
  WINDS SWITCHING TO NORTHWESTERLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-180645-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-140218T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
232 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...14 TO 17 FEET TODAY SUBSIDING TO 11 TO 13 FEET 
  TONIGHT. 

* FIRST EBB...545 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...615 AM TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
5 follow-up statements
269 
WHUS76 KSEW 180500
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
900 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

PZZ132-181300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140218T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
900 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...BECOMING SOUTHERLY AND INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SWITCHING TO WESTERLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-180600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140218T0600Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
900 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-181300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140218T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
900 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 
  KNOTS TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS SWITCHING TO WESTERLY TUESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 13 TO 17 FEET THROUGH TUESDAY WITH A 12 TO 
  14 SECOND PERIOD. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-133-181300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
900 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS TUESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-181300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-140219T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
900 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
PST TUESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 13 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...615 AM TUESDAY.

* SECOND EBB...615 PM TUESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-181300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140218T0900Z-140219T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
900 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS TUESDAY MORNING. 
  WINDS SWITCHING TO NORTHWESTERLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-181300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0035.140218T1200Z-140219T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
900 PM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
371 
WHUS76 KSEW 181106
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
306 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-181915-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140218T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1106Z-140219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.140219T0000Z-140219T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
306 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING. WINDS
  SWITCHING TO WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON WITH THE
  WESTERLY WINDS CONTINUING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 13 TO 17 FEET WITH A 12 TO 14 SECOND PERIOD
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-132-133-181915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0022.140218T1106Z-140219T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140219T0000Z-140219T1400Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
306 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING.
  WINDS SWITCHING TO WESTERLY 20 TO 25 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON
  AND CONTINUING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. 

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-181915-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140218T2100Z-140219T1400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
306 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS...WINDS BECOMING WEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
  CONTINUING THROUGH TONIGHT. 

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-181915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-140219T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
306 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...10 FEET BUILDING TO 12 OR 13 FEET THIS AFTERNOON
  AND TONIGHT. 

* FIRST EBB...615 AM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...615 PM TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-181915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140219T1400Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
306 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING. WINDS
  SWITCHING TO NORTHWESTERLY THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-181915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0035.140218T1106Z-140219T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
306 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
702 
WHUS76 KSEW 181637
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
837 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-190045-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.140219T0000Z-140219T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
837 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING SWITCHING TO
  WESTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON WITH THE WESTERLY WINDS
  CONTINUING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 13 TO 17 FEET WITH A 12 TO 14 SECOND PERIOD 
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-132-133-190045-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140219T0000Z-140219T1400Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
837 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING SWITCHING
  TO WESTERLY 20 TO 25 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING
  INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-190045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140218T1637Z-140219T1400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
837 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* WINDS...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS THIS MORNING BECOMING WEST 20
  TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING THROUGH TONIGHT.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-190045-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-140219T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
837 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 13 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...615 AP TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...645 AM WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-190045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140219T1400Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
837 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING SWITCHING TO
  NORTHWESTERLY THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-190045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-140219T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
837 AM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
756 
WHUS76 KSEW 182250
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-190700-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.140218T2250Z-140220T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0011.140220T0000Z-140220T1200Z/
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-
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS CONTINUING INTO WEDNESDAY
  MORNING. WIND COULD RISE TO SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WEDNESDAY
  NIGHT. 

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 13 TO 17 FEET WITH A 12 TO 14 SECOND PERIOD 
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-190700-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140219T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.140219T0800Z-140220T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS
IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS
  EVENING...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS WEDNESDAY.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-190700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140219T0300Z-140220T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0011.140220T0000Z-140220T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS
  EVENING...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS WEDNESDAY. WINDS COULD RISE
  TO SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 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.

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-190700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140219T0300Z-140220T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  LATER TONIGHT AND CONTINUING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-190700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140219T0800Z-140220T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS
  EVENING...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS WEDNESDAY.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-190700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-140220T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET.

* FIRST EBB...615 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...645 AM WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-190700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140220T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON SWITCHING TO
  NORTHWESTERLY THIS EVENING.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-190700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-140219T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
250 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
834 
WHUS76 KSEW 190453
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
853 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

PZZ132-191300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.140219T0800Z-140220T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS AFTER
  MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND 15 TO 25 KNOTS ON WEDNESDAY.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FEET THIS EVENING...GRADUALLY SUBSIDING
  TO 2 TO 4 FEET WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-191300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-140219T0800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.140219T0800Z-140220T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...WEST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS AFTER
  MIDNIGHT AND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WEDNESDAY.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FEET...GRADUALLY SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4
  FEET WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-191300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-140220T1100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...EXCEPT SEVERE AROUND MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET WITH BREAKERS POSSIBLE AROUND
  MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...645 AM WEDNESDAY.

* SECOND EBB...700 PM WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-191300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-140220T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0011.140220T0000Z-140220T1200Z/
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-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS CONTINUING INTO 
  WEDNESDAY MORNING. WIND COULD RISE TO SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 13 TO 16 FEET WITH A 12 TO 14 SECOND PERIOD
  THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-191300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140220T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0011.140220T0000Z-140220T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS EVENING...EASING TO 15 TO
  25 KNOTS WEDNESDAY. WINDS COULD RISE TO SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET WEDNESDAY
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-191300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-140220T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* WINDS...WEST TO SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25
  KNOTS LATER TONIGHT AND CONTINUING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET LATE
  TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-191200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-140219T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
853 PM PST TUE FEB 18 2014

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...STRONGEST SEATTLE SOUTHWARD.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST SEATTLE SOUTHWARD.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at Feb 17, 9:10 AM PST, 5 hours 22 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 17, 9:10 AM PST, 5 hours 22 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
910 AM PST MON FEB 17 2014

.SYNOPSIS...A FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL MOVE INLAND TODAY. THERE WILL BE
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND SUNBREAKS THIS AFTERNOON. THE NEXT FRONTAL
SYSTEM WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF RAIN AND BLUSTERY WEATHER
TUESDAY. ANOTHER FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH WESTERN WASHINGTON
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. THE ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN
WILL GIVE WAY TO AN UPPER RIDGE OVER THE WEEKEND.

&&

.SHORT TERM...THE RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW WILL SWITCH OVER TO
SCATTERED SHOWERS TODAY AND THE SATELLITE IMAGE SHOWS WELCOME
CLEARING JUST OFFSHORE. AT 9AM THERE WERE STILL SOME AREAS OF RAIN
OVER SW WA BUT THOSE WILL GIVE WAY TO SCATTERED SHOWERS AND A LITTLE
CLEARING BY NOON. THE SNOW WILL TAPER OFF IN THE MOUNTAINS AND THE
WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE CASCADES ENDS AT NOON. THE NEXT FRONTAL
SYSTEM WILL START DEVELOPING WELL OFFSHORE TODAY AND SPEED INTO
WESTERN WA TUESDAY MORNING. THE MODELS SHOW A 981 MB LOW TRACKING TO
HAIDA GWAII TUESDAY MORNING WITH THE TRAILING FRONTAL SYSTEM GIVING
WESTERN WA AND WESTERN OREGON ANOTHER ROUND OF RAIN AND BLUSTERY
WEATHER THROUGH TUE AFTERNOON. SHOWERS AND ONSHORE FLOW ARE LIKELY
FOR TUE NIGHT AND WED WITH MOST OF THE PRECIP IN THE MOUNTAINS AND
MAYBE SOME CLEARING PERIODS AGAIN FOR THE LOWLANDS...THEN YET
ANOTHER SYSTEM...WHICH SHOULD BE THE LAST ONE IN THIS SERIES...WILL
REACH THE AREA WEDNESDAY NIGHT THRU THURSDAY MORNING.

.LONG TERM...A PRETTY ZONAL LOOKING PATTERN WITH WNW FLOW ALOFT
EARLY THURSDAY BECOMES MORE NW FRIDAY AND WRN WA SHOULD DRY OUT.
THERE IS A WEATHER SYSTEM PASSING BY TO THE NORTH WHICH COULD BRUSH
WRN WA...FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MIGHT TURN OUT TO BE A BIT CLOUDIER
WITH A LITTLE LIGHT PRECIP IN THE CASCADES. THE RIDGE IS SLOWER AND
WEAKER NOW BUT STILL BUILDS IN OVER THE AREA SUNDAY AND THE GFS
SHOWS IT STRENGTHENING OVER THE REGION MONDAY SO THE TREND TO A DRY
WEATHER FORECAST STILL LOOKS PRETTY GOOD.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...THE RAIN WAS HEAVIEST OVER SW WA OVERNIGHT WITH 2 TO 3
INCHES AND FLOOD WATCHES CONTINUE FOR GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY...LEWIS
COUNTY...MASON COUNTY...AND THURSTON COUNTY. AS OF 9AM THERE WERE
TWO FLOOD WARNINGS IN EFFECT...THE SKOKOMISH RIVER NEAR POTLATCH WAS
STILL RISING BUT A BIT SLOWER THAN THE FORECAST SO THAT MAY MISS
REACHING FLOOD STAGE TODAY. THE DESCHUTES RIVER NEAR RAINIER ROSE
ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS MORNING AND MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED. WHILE
THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL FLOOD PATTERN FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON ANOTHER
FRONT ON TUESDAY WILL KEEP EYES ON THE CHEHALIS...NEWAUKUM AND
SKOOKUMCHUCK...AND OF COURSE THE SKOKOMISH RIVER. RIVERS SHOULD
BEGIN RECEDING AROUND THURSDAY AS A DRIER PATTERN DEVELOPS.

&&

.AVIATION...STRONG WESTERLY FLOW ALOFT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
TUESDAY. THERE IS MODERATE ONSHORE FLOW AT THE SURFACE IN THE WAKE
OF A FRONTAL SYSTEM THAT PASSED LAST NIGHT. THE AIR MASS IS MOIST
AND SOMEWHAT UNSTABLE. THERE IS STILL SOME RAIN IN THE FAR SOUTH BUT
MOSTLY THE WEATHER IS SCATTERED SHOWERS.

CEILINGS ARE MOSTLY MVFR WITH MULTIPLE CLOUD DECKS. A FEW VFR AND
IFR CEILINGS EXIST. A GENERAL IMPROVING TREND FROM NORTHWEST TO
SOUTHEAST WILL LIFT CEILINGS TODAY. A CUMULUS FIELD IS LIKELY TO
FORM IN THE CLEARING AREAS. AFTER SUNSET THE CUMULUS WILL EVAPORATE
AND THERE COULD BE A FEW HOURS OF MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES IN SOME AREAS.
PATCHY FOG COULD DEVELOP LATE.

KSEA...MOSTLY MVFR CEILINGS LIFTING TO VFR IN THE AFTERNOON. METRO
AREA IS LIKELY TO STAY CLOUDY INTO THE EVENING AT LEAST SO DO NOT
EXPECT MUCH CLEARING. IFR FOG SEEMS UNLIKELY AT THIS POINT. GUSTY
SOUTH WINDS 12G22KT EASING TO 8-12KT TONIGHT. CHB

&&

.MARINE...A WEAK RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD OVER THE AREA
TODAY. THIS WILL ALLOW WINDS TO DIMINISH BELOW 20 KT HOWEVER BRIEFLY
OVER MOST AREAS. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY STRENGTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE
OVER PUGET SOUND AND THE COAST AT TIMES AND THE ADVISORIES WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT OVER THOSE WATERS.

NEXT FRONT ASSOCIATED WITH A 980 MB LOW MOVING INTO HAIDA GWAII WILL
MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS ON TUESDAY. AT THIS POINT THIS SYSTEM LOOKS
TO BE  WEAKER THEN THE PREVIOUS TWO FRONTS WITH JUST SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY WINDS FORECAST FOR ALL OF THE WATERS. ANOTHER FRONT WILL
MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS LATER WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY MORNING.

SWELL WILL REMAIN IN THE TEENS OVER THE COASTAL WATERS FOR THE NEXT
FEW DAYS AS THE SERIES OF STORMS CONTINUES INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE
WEEK. BEGINNING FRIDAY HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD AND WINDS WILL BE
CONSIDERABLY LIGHTER. CHB

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...WINTER STORM WARNING CASCADES THIS MORNING.
     WINTER STORM WATCH CASCADES TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT.
     FLOOD WARNING SKOKOMISH AND DESCHUTES RIVER.
     FLOOD WATCH MASON...THURSTON...LEWIS...GRAYS HARBOR COUNTIES.

PZ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COAST...WEST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT...
     AND PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR GRAYS HARBOR BAR.

&&

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

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 17, 10:29 AM PST, 4 hours 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1029 AM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

1028 AM     HEAVY RAIN       3 ESE NORTH BEND        47.47N 121.74W
02/17/2014  M2.19 INCH       KING               WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            24 HOUR TOTAL.

&&

JSMITH
Local storm report, Feb 17, 10:43 AM PST, 3 hours 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1043 AM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

1042 AM     HEAVY RAIN       5 WSW PUYALLUP          47.17N 122.38W
02/17/2014  M2.93 INCH       PIERCE             WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            OVER LAST 21 HOURS.

&&

JSMITH
Local storm report, Feb 17, 10:47 AM PST, 3 hours 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1047 AM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

0800 AM     HEAVY RAIN       2 NNE LITTLEROCK        46.93N 123.00W
02/17/2014  M2.45 INCH       THURSTON           WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            24 HOUR TOTAL.

&&

JSMITH
Local storm report, Feb 17, 10:51 AM PST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1051 AM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

1050 AM     HEAVY RAIN       4 ENE VAIL              46.86N 122.58W
02/17/2014  M2.17 INCH       THURSTON           WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

JSMITH
Local storm report, Feb 17, 10:53 AM PST, 3 hours 39 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1053 AM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

1050 AM     HEAVY RAIN       4 ENE VAIL              46.86N 122.58W
02/17/2014  M2.17 INCH       THURSTON           WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            24 HOUR TOTAL.

&&

JSMITH
Local storm report, Feb 17, 11:02 AM PST, 3 hours 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1102 AM PST MON FEB 17 2014

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

1054 AM     HEAVY RAIN       3 WSW BELFAIR           47.43N 122.89W
02/17/2014  M2.34 INCH       MASON              WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            24 HOUR TOTAL.

&&

JSMITH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 3:04 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW61 hr
Feb 17, 3:23 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchSEW11 hr
Feb 17, 7:59 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWThurston13 hr
Feb 17, 10:08 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWLewis17 hr
Feb 17, 11:29 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWLewis, Thurston26 hr
Feb 17, 2:25 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW37 hr
Feb 17, 2:25 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW32 hr
Feb 17, 2:28 PM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan25 hr
Feb 17, 2:32 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW37 hr
Feb 17, 3:39 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWGrays Harbor4 days
Feb 17, 3:39 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWThurston68 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.