Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2014
Gale Warning 25, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Feb 22, 2014, 3:06 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 23, 2014, 3:07 AM PST. It was in force for 31 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 22, 2014, 3:06 PM PST (23:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2014, 3:07 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2014, 10:00 AM PST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
718 WHUS76 KSEW 222306 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 306 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 PZZ133-230715- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0012.140223T2000Z-140224T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0025.140223T1800Z-140224T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 306 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KT LATE SUNDAY MORNING INTO SUNDAY NIGHT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT. * TIMING...WIND SPEEDS ARE EXPECTED TO MEET OR EXCEED GALE CRITERIA AFTER 10 AM SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO EARLY MONDAY 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. && $$ PZZ173-176-230715- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140223T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.140224T0200Z-140224T1100Z/ WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 306 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST MONDAY. * WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING SOUTHEAST TONIGHT BEFORE EASING TO 10 TO 20 KT SUNDAY MORNING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT SUNDAY EVENING. * SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT TONIGHT BEFORE SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FT SUNDAY MORNING. WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 4 TO 6 FT AGAIN SUNDAY EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ156-230715- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.140223T0200Z-140223T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.140224T0200Z-140224T1100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- 306 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST MONDAY. * WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING SOUTH AND EASING TO 10 KT SUNDAY MORNING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KT AGAIN SUNDAY EVENING. * SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT TONIGHT BEFORE SUBSIDING TO 1 FT SUNDAY MORNING. WAVES ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 3 TO 5 FT AGAIN SUNDAY EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-230715- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.140223T1900Z-140224T0200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 306 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY. * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT LATE SUNDAY MORNING WITH WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ150-170-230715- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T0200Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0012.140224T0200Z-140224T2000Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- 306 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON... BECOMING NORTHEAST TONIGHT OR SUNDAY MORNING AND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KT SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FT...THEN COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FT SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 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. && $$ PZZ130-230715- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.140223T0200Z-140224T0200Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0012.140224T0200Z-140224T2000Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 306 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FT...THEN COMBINED SEAS 4 TO 7 FT SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. && $$ PZZ153-230715- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.140223T0200Z-140224T1100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 306 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING SOUTHEAST TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
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627 WHUS76 KSEW 230452 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 852 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 PZZ133-231300- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0025.140223T1800Z-140224T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 852 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KT LATE SUNDAY MORNING INTO SUNDAY NIGHT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT. * TIMING...WIND SPEEDS ARE EXPECTED TO MEET OR EXCEED GALE CRITERIA AFTER 10 AM SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO EARLY MONDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ156-173-176-231300- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140223T1400Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.140224T0200Z-140224T1100Z/ 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- 852 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING SOUTHEAST TONIGHT BEFORE EASING TO 10 TO 20 KT SUNDAY MORNING. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KT SUNDAY EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-150-170-231300- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T0200Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0012.140224T0200Z-140224T2000Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- 852 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON... BECOMING NORTHEAST TONIGHT OR SUNDAY MORNING AND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KT SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FT...THEN COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FT SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING THEIR PLANS. && $$ PZZ153-231300- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1100Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 852 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING SOUTHEAST TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FT. 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. && $$ PZZ131-231300- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.140223T1900Z-140224T0200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 852 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT LATE SUNDAY MORNING WITH WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
992 WHUS76 KSEW 231107 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 307 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 PZZ156-173-176-231915- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140223T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.140223T1107Z-140224T1800Z/ 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- 307 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. 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. && $$ PZZ170-231915- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KSEW.GL.A.0012.140224T0200Z-140224T2000Z/ WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- 307 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE GALE WATCH. * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ130-150-231915- /O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0025.140223T1107Z-140224T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0012.140224T0200Z-140224T2000Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 307 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 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. && $$ PZZ133-231915- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0025.140223T1107Z-140224T1800Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 307 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ153-231915- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 307 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT. 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. && $$ PZZ131-231915- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.140223T1107Z-140224T1800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 307 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
019 WHUS76 KSEW 231903 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 1103 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 PZZ130-133-150-240315- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 1103 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 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. && $$ PZZ156-173-176-240315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 1103 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ153-240315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 1103 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT. 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. && $$ PZZ170-240315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- 1103 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-240315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 1103 AM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
078 WHUS76 KSEW 232257 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 257 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 PZZ130-133-150-240700- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 257 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ156-173-176-240700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ 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- 257 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. 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. && $$ PZZ153-240700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 257 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-240700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- 257 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-240700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 257 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
901 WHUS76 KSEW 240506 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 906 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 PZZ130-133-150-241315- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 906 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 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. && $$ PZZ156-173-176-241315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM- WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM- WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM- 906 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ153-241315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 906 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT. 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. && $$ PZZ170-241315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- 906 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-241315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 906 PM PST SUN FEB 23 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
575 WHUS76 KSEW 241108 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 308 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 PZZ130-133-150-241800- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 308 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ156-173-176-241915- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140225T1200Z/ 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- 308 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ153-241915- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140225T1200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 308 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-241915- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140225T1200Z/ WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- 308 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-241915- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140225T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 308 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
136 WHUS76 KSEW 241648 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 848 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 PZZ130-150-250100- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.140224T1800Z-140225T1200Z/ WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM- 848 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY. * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT. 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. && $$ PZZ133-250100- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-140224T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.140224T1800Z-140225T1200Z/ NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS- 848 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY. * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ156-173-176-250100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-140225T1200Z/ 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- 848 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ153-250100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140225T1200Z/ COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM- 848 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ170-250100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140225T1200Z/ WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM- 848 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ PZZ131-250100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-140225T1200Z/ CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 848 AM PST MON FEB 24 2014 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... * WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS. && $$ WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
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 22, 9:30 AM PST, 5 hours 36 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 22, 9:30 AM PST, 5 hours 36 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
930 AM PST SAT FEB 22 2014
.SYNOPSIS...A WEATHER SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH WESTERN WASHINGTON
THROUGH THIS EVENING. WET SNOW WILL FALL AT TIMES IN THE NORTH PART
OF WESTERN WASHINGTON...MAINLY FROM EVERETT TO BELLINGHAM. COLD AIR
WILL MOVE DOWN THE FRASER RIVER VALLEY INTO THE NORTHERN PORTION OF
WESTERN WASHINGTON ON SUNDAY AND ANOTHER WEATHER SYSTEM WILL REACH
THE AREA. AREAS OF SNOW WILL DEVELOP AGAIN...ESPECIALLY ALONG THE
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA AND FOR AREAS FROM EVERETT NORTH. A RIDGE OF
HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO THE AREA MONDAY AND TUESDAY. WEAK
WEATHER SYSTEMS WILL AFFECT THE AREA FOR THE REST OF NEXT WEEK.
&&
.SHORT TERM...SNOW WILL FALL AT TIMES OVER THE NORTH PART OF WESTERN
WASHINGTON THROUGH THIS EVENING. IT IS COOL WITH TEMPS IN THE 30S
THIS MORNING BUT THE SNOW WONT LIKELY STICK TO THE ROADS TODAY...A
COUPLE OF INCHES ON THE GRASS BETWEEN WHIDBEY ISLAND AND THE SAN
JUANS EAST THROUGH WHATCOM SKAGIT AND SNOHOMISH COUNTY IS
POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY ON THE HILLS. THE HILLS AND AREAS AWAY FROM
THE WATER IN CLALLAM COUNTY MAY SEE A COUPLE INCHES TOO.
THE AIR ALOFT WILL WARM THROUGH TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...AT 850MB THIS
MORNING OVER SEATTLE IT IS -7C...BUT AS THIS FRONTAL WAVE COMES
THROUGH THAT TEMP IS FORECAST BY THE UW WRFGFS TO WARM TO -2C BY
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND STAY AROUND -2C THROUGH SUNDAY. SO AFTER SOME
WET SNOW ON THE HILLS TODAY THE RISK FOR SNOW IN SEATTLE PROBABLY
GOES AWAY FOR AWHILE TONIGHT.
AT 9AM THE BELLINGHAM TO WILLIAMS LAKE GRADIENT HAS NOT YET TURNED
NEGATIVE...BUT LATER TODAY AND ON SUNDAY IT IS LIKELY THAT THERE
WILL BE COLD AIR DRAINING INTO THE BELLINGHAM AREA. IF THERE IS
STILL MOISTURE AROUND AT THAT TIME AND COOL AIR FILLS UP THE NORTH
INTERIOR OF WRN WA THEN THE SETUP WILL BE GOOD FOR THE CHANCE FOR
MORE THAN NUISANCE WET SNOW BUT SNOW THAT COULD EVEN STICK TO THE
ROADS. A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS POSSIBILITY
DEVELOPING. AT SOME POINT I WILL ADDRESS THE WINTER STORM WATCH AND
TRY TO SEPARATE OUT THE WET SNOW THAT IS NOT REALLY A PROBLEM FROM
THE RISK OF SNOW THAT WILL STICK AROUND ON SUNDAY.
LOOKING AT THE 12Z UW WRFGFS: SNOW FALLS AT TIMES TODAY NORTH OF
SEATTLE...THERE IS A PERIOD OF SNOW TODAY FOR CENTERED ON WHIDBEY
ISLAND EASTWARD. THERE IS SOME SNOW OVER WHATCOM COUNTY
TONIGHT...AND THEN PRECIP BECOMES SPOTTY AND LIGHT AND IT IS MAINLY
TOO WARM FOR SNOW FOR NEARLY ALL OF WRN WA. THEN ON SUNDAY...AN AREA
OF SNOW DEVELOPS SUNDAY AFTERNOON ALL ALONG THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE
FUCA AND ALONG THE NORTH SLOPES OF THE OLYMPICS...INCLUDING THE
NORTH COAST AROUND FORKS. THE MODEL ALSO SHOWS SNOW OVER PARTS OF
THE SAN JUANS AND A LOT OF WHIDBEY ISLAND...AND PORTIONS OF
WHATCOM...SKAGIT...AND SNOHOMISH COUNTIES GETTING SOME SNOW SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. THEN...LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING THE SNOW WORKS
SOUTH SO THAT EVEN THE SOUTH PUGET SOUND COULD BE COOL ENOUGH FOR
SNOW.
THE HEAVIEST SNOW SHOWN SUNDAY EVENING IN THE 4KM WRFGFS IS
OVER CLALLAM COUNTY WHERE THE STRONG NE WINDS COMING OUT OF B.C.
GIVE UPSLOPE SNOW ALL ALONG THE STRAIT AND OUT THROUGH FORKS...OVER
THE OLYMPICS...AND DOWN INTO THE SHELTON AREA. THE MODELS SHOWS
MAINLY RAIN EAST OF I-5 TO THE FOOTHILLS OF THE CASCADES...WHERE
APPARENTLY A DOWNSLOPE WARNING EFFECT IS NOT OVERCOME BY DEW POINT
COOLING...THAT IS A TRICKY FORECAST THAT CAN GO WRONG EASILY. THE
MODEL ALSO SHOWS THAT IT COULD STAY DRY NORTH OF BELLINGHAM...WHICH
IS ANOTHER FORECAST THAT CAN GO BADLY WRONG SINCE THAT IS THE ONE
PLACE IT IS LIKELY TO BE EASILY COLD ENOUGH FOR SNOW. HOW THE
MOISTURE AND COOL AIR MIX WILL BE WATCHED CLOSELY ON THE NEXT TWO
RUNS OF THE COMPUTER MODELS...BUT THE MAIN RISK IS CERTAINLY SUNDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THEN...PRECIP LATER SUNDAY NIGHT WILL DRY UP
AS THE WEATHER SYSTEM GIVES OUT TO THE DRY NORTHERLY FLOW AND THE
BUILDING HIGH PRESSURE.
.LONG TERM...UPPER LEVEL RIDGING OFFSHORE WILL SHIFT INLAND EARLY
NEXT WEEK WHILE SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE REMAINS EAST OF THE CASCADES.
THIS WILL RESULT IN SOMEWHAT DRIER CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES
WARMING CLOSER TO NORMAL. WEAK SOUTHERN STREAM SYSTEMS MOVING INTO
THE WEST COAST RIDGE WILL THROW CLOUDS INTO THE AREA...BUT NOT
LIKELY MUCH IN THE WAY OF PRECIPITATION. THE LONG TERM FORECAST WAS
NOT TOUCHED EARLY THIS MORNING. ALBRECHT
&&
.HYDROLOGY...RIVERS ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON WILL CONTINUE TO
RECEDE TODAY. FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS.
&&
.AVIATION...NORTHWEST FLOW ALOFT OVER WESTERN WASHINGTON THIS
MORNING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT AS AN UPPER SHORTWAVE TROUGH
MOVING THROUGH WESTERN WASHINGTON. NORTHERLY OFFSHORE LOW LEVEL FLOW
WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT. THE AIR MASS WILL BE GENERALLY MOIST AND
STABLE.
CONDITIONS FOR TAF SITES EAST OF THE SOUND...SEA...PAE...BFI AND
BLI...REMAIN IN IFR TO MVFR CONDITIONS THIS MORNING WITH FOG AND
LIGHT PRECIP BEING REPORTED. THESE FOUR SITES SHOULD SEE SOME SLIGHT
IMPROVEMENT TO THEIR CIGS BY LATE MORNING/EARLY AFTERNOON TO MORE IN
THE MVFR RANGE...THOUGH IFR CIGS STILL POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY DURING
OR NEAR PRECIP. SPEAKING OF WHICH...PRECIPITATION COULD FALL AS SNOW
OR MIXED PRECIPITATION INITIALLY...AS HAS BEEN OBSERVED AT BLI...BUT
IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE TO RAIN BY 18Z. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE NOT
EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT...EXCEPT POSSIBLY LATE TONIGHT AT KBLI OR
KCLM.
KSEA...SOUTHERLY WINDS 4-8 KT THIS MORNING THROUGH TONIGHT. SHOWERS
HAVE STARTED A LITTLE EARLY AND ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE OFF AND ON
THROUGH THE DAY TODAY AND INTO TONIGHT. A RAIN/SNOW MIX MAY BE
POSSIBLE AFTER 06Z TONIGHT WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCUMULATING SNOW
ARISING LATE SUNDAY/SUNDAY NIGHT. MCDONNAL/SMR
&&
.MARINE...A 1016 MB LOW WILL MOVE SOUTHEAST ALONG THE WEST COAST OF
VANCOUVER ISLAND TODAY. MARGINAL SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WESTERLIES
SHOULD DEVELOP OVER THE COASTAL WATERS.
NORTHEAST PRESSURE GRADIENTS WILL INCREASE OVER WESTERN WASHINGTON
AND THE COASTAL WATERS TONIGHT AS A 1043 MB HIGH MOVES INTO CENTRAL
BRITISH COLUMBIA. NORTHEAST FRASER OUTFLOW WINDS WILL INCREASE AS
EARLY AS LATE TONIGHT AND REMAIN IN PLACE THROUGH SUNDAY AND SUNDAY
NIGHT. WILL INTERROGATE TIMING FURTHER AS 12Z DATA COMES IN.
REGARDLESS...GALES ARE A GOOD BET FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS...WEST ENTRANCE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...AND THE NORTHERN
COASTAL WATERS MIDDAY SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. WILL KEEP THE
GALE WATCH FOR THOSE MARINE ZONES AS IS WITH THE 9 AM FORECAST
PACKAGE...BUT MAY HAVE TO ALTER TIMING FOR THE AFTERNOON PACKAGE.
MODERATE TO STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW EARLY NEXT WEEK WILL GRADUALLY EASE
BY WEDNESDAY. MCDONNAL/SMR
&&
.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...WINTER STORM WATCH 10 PM TONIGHT THROUGH MIDDAY MONDAY FOR
THE NORTH COAST...WESTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...EASTERN
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA...SAN JUAN ISLANDS...WESTERN WHATCOM
COUNTY...WESTERN SKAGIT COUNTY...ADMIRALTY INLET...HOOD CANAL
AREA...EVERETT AND VICINITY...AND THE EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS.
PZ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COASTAL WATERS...WEST ENTRANCE STRAIT OF
JUAN DE FUCA.
GALE WATCH NORTHERN COASTAL WATERS...WEST ENTRANCE STRAIT OF
JUAN DE FUCA...NORTHERN INLAND WATERS SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.
&&
YOU CAN SEE AN ILLUSTRATED VERSION OF THE FORECAST DISCUSSION AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE/GAFD/LATEST_WEBAFD.HTMLIn the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 22, 9:29 AM PST, 5 hours 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
929 AM PST SAT FEB 22 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0925 AM SNOW FERNDALE 48.85N 122.59W
02/22/2014 M1.0 INCH WHATCOM WA PUBLIC
STILL SNOWING LIGHTLY.
0925 AM SNOW ANACORTES 48.49N 122.63W
02/22/2014 M1.5 INCH SKAGIT WA PUBLIC
SNOWING LIGHTLY.
&&
GRUBLocal storm report, Feb 22, 9:34 AM PST, 5 hours 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
934 AM PST SAT FEB 22 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0931 AM SNOW LA CONNER 48.39N 122.49W
02/22/2014 E1.0 INCH SKAGIT WA PUBLIC
0931 AM SNOW EVERSON 48.91N 122.35W
02/22/2014 E2.0 INCH WHATCOM WA PUBLIC
0931 AM SNOW FERNDALE 48.85N 122.59W
02/22/2014 E1.0 INCH WHATCOM WA PUBLIC
PUBLIC WEST OF FERNDALE. STILL SNOWING.
&&
GRUBLocal storm report, Feb 22, 9:37 AM PST, 5 hours 29 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
937 AM PST SAT FEB 22 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0922 AM SNOW FERNDALE 48.85N 122.59W
02/22/2014 E2.0 INCH WHATCOM WA PUBLIC
PUBLIC ESTIMATES BETWEEN 1 AND 2 INCHES. LOCATION IS
NORTH OF FERNDALE.
&&
GRUBLocal storm report, Feb 22, 11:14 AM PST, 3 hours 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1114 AM PST SAT FEB 22 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1113 AM SNOW BELLINGHAM 48.74N 122.47W
02/22/2014 E1.0 INCH WHATCOM WA PUBLIC
STILL SNOWING. ELEVATION 500 FEET.
&&
GRUBLocal storm report, Feb 22, 12:03 PM PST, 3 hours 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1203 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1200 PM SNOW 4 SW ANACORTES 48.45N 122.69W
02/22/2014 M2.0 INCH PZZ133 WA PUBLIC
SNOW FELL FROM 7 AM TO 1030 AM.
1202 PM SNOW 4 SW ANACORTES 48.45N 122.69W
02/22/2014 M2.0 INCH PZZ133 WA PUBLIC
ON FIDALGO ISLAND. SNOWED FROM 7 TO 1030 AM.
&&
GRUBLocal storm report, Feb 22, 12:04 PM PST, 3 hours 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1204 PM PST SAT FEB 22 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1202 PM SNOW 4 SW ANACORTES 48.45N 122.69W
02/22/2014 M2.0 INCH PZZ133 WA PUBLIC
ON FIDALGO ISLAND. SNOWED FROM 7 TO 1030 AM.
&&
GRUBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 3:01 AM PST | Gale Watch | SEW | 24 hr | |
| Feb 22, 3:01 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 5 days | |
| Feb 22, 3:02 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | SEW | San Juan | 24 hr |
| Feb 22, 2:29 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | SEW | San Juan | 68 hr |
| Feb 22, 3:06 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 4 days |
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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.