Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2015

Gale Warning 53, NWS Seattle, WA

October 8, 2015

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Oct 8, 2015, 6:16 AM PDT. It took effect at Oct 9, 2015, 3:03 AM PDT. It was in force for 35 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
Oct 8, 2015, 6:16 AM PDT (13:16 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 9, 2015, 3:03 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 10, 2015, 2:00 PM PDT
In force
35 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

815 
WHUS76 KSEW 081316
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
616 AM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

PZZ170-173-176-082130-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0053.151009T1300Z-151009T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
616 AM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTH 25 TO 40 KNOTS.

* TIMING...6 AM TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-082130-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T0700Z-151010T0100Z/
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-
616 AM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM PDT
FRIDAY. 

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET. SOUTHWEST SWELL 11 FEET AT 9
  SECONDS...BUILDING TO 13 FEET AT 12 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTH 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-082130-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T1300Z-151010T0100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
616 AM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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
7 follow-up statements
801 
WHUS76 KSEW 082214
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
314 PM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

PZZ170-173-176-091015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0053.151009T1300Z-151009T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
314 PM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTH 25 TO 40 KNOTS.

* TIMING...6 AM TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-091015-
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0024.151009T1200Z-151010T1800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
314 PM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
11 AM PDT SATURDAY. 

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FT TONIGHT BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 FT FRIDAY.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...245 AM FRIDAY MORNING.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...315 PM FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-091015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T0700Z-151010T0100Z/
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-
314 PM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET. SOUTHWEST SWELL 7 FEET AT 9
  SECONDS...BUILDING TO 11 FEET AT 10 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTH 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-091015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T1300Z-151010T0100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
314 PM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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
463 
WHUS76 KSEW 091003
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
303 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

PZZ170-173-176-091815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0053.151009T1003Z-151009T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T2100Z-151011T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
303 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET. SOUTHWEST SWELL 9 FEET AT 7
  SECONDS...BUILDING TO 13 FEET AT 13 TO 15 SECONDS TODAY.

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS
  AFTERNOON. SOUTHERLY WIND 20 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT AND SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-091815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0024.151009T1900Z-151010T1800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
303 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY
TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS...5 TO 6 FT THIS MORNING BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 FT THIS
  AFTERNOON. 10 TO 11 FOOT SEAS CONTINUING INTO SATURDAY MORNING. 

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...245 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...315 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

* THIRD MAXIMUM EBB...330 AM SATURDAY MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-091815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151011T0100Z/
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-
303 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET. WEST SWELL 7 FEET AT 7
  SECONDS...BUILDING TO SOUTHWEST 13 FEET AT 13 TO 15 SECONDS. 

* WIND...SOUTH 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-091815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T1800Z-151010T0900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
303 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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
855 
WHUS76 KSEW 091654
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
954 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

PZZ170-173-176-100100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T2100Z-151011T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
954 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET
  TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
  SOUTHWEST SWELL 9 FEET AT 7 SECONDS...BUILDING TO 13 FEET AT 13
  TO 15 SECONDS TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS
  AFTERNOON. SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT....RISING TO 25
  TO 35 KT LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-100100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T1654Z-151010T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T1200Z-151011T0900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
954 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY. 

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTH 15 TO 25
  KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. SOUTH WINDS EASING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS
  TONIGHT...RISING TO SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT
  AND SATURDAY.

* TIMING...STRONGEST GALE FORCE WINDS WILL OCCUR THIS
  MORNING...AND AGAIN LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY. THERE WILL BE A
  LULL IN WINDS TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-100100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T1654Z-151010T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T1200Z-151011T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
954 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY. 

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTH. SOUTH
  WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE
  TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.

* TIMING...STRONGEST GALE FORCE WINDS WILL OCCUR LATE TONIGHT AND
  SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-100100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T1600Z-151011T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
954 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY. 

* SEAS...2 FEET OR LESS...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATUDAY AND
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST OR VARIABLE WIND 5 TO 15 KNOTS...RISING TO 25
  35 KNOTS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST GALE FORCE WINDS WILL OCCUR SATURDAY AND
  SATURDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-100100-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151011T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
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-
954 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 7 FEET AT 7 SECONDS...BUILDING TO SOUTHWEST 13
  FEET AT 13 TO 15 SECONDS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY.

* WIND AND WIND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING
  SOUTH 20 TO 30 THIS AFTERNOON. SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  TONIGHT...BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND
  SATURDAY. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET
  TONIGHT...RISING TO 4 TO 6 FEET LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-100100-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151009T1654Z-151010T2100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
954 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY. 

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-100100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0024.151009T1654Z-151010T2100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
954 AM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* SEAS...5 TO 6 FT THIS MORNING BUILDING TO 10 TO 11 FT THIS
  AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...315 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...330 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
393 
WHUS76 KSEW 092305
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
405 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

PZZ132-100715-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T1200Z-151011T0900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
405 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET
  SATURDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING.

* WIND...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT...RISING TO SOUTHEAST
  WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY. WINDS WILL SWITCH
  TO WESTERLY GALE FORCE LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* TIMING...STRONGEST GALE FORCE WINDS WILL OCCUR SATURDAY AND
  SATURDAY 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.

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-100715-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T1200Z-151011T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
405 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET EARLY
  SATURDAY MORNING.

* WIND...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35
  KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.

* TIMING...STRONGEST GALE FORCE WINDS WILL OCCUR LATE TONIGHT AND 
  SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-100715-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
405 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 13 OR 14 FEET AT 14 TO 15 SECONDS
  LATER THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WIND AND WIND WAVES...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...BECOMING
  SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY. WIND WAVES 3
  TO 6 FEET...BUILDING TO 5 TO 7 FEET LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-100715-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T1600Z-151011T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
405 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* SEAS...2 FEET OR LESS...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY AND 
  SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST OR VARIABLE WIND 5 TO 15 KNOTS...RISING TO 25
  TO 35 KNOTS SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST GALE FORCE WINDS WILL OCCUR SATURDAY AND 
  SATURDAY EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-100715-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
405 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS...8 TO 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 OR 12 FEET LATER TONIGHT
  THROUGH SATURDAY.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...315 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...330 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-100715-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
405 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 11 TO 13 FEET TONIGHT...CONTINUING
  THROUGH SATURDAY.

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
543 
WHUS76 KSEW 100354
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
854 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

PZZ131-101200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T2000Z-151011T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
854 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WIND AND SEAS...25 TO 35 KT WITH WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-101200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T1200Z-151011T0900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
854 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT THEN BECOMING
  WEST WITH WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 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.

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-101200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T1200Z-151011T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
854 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FT.

* WIND...SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT
  LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-101200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
854 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FT AT 14 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT
  LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-101200-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151010T1200Z-151011T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
854 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY. 

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-101200-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
854 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS...10 TO 12 FT WITH ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...330 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...4 PM SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-101200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
854 PM PDT FRI OCT 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WIND...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT.

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
595 
WHUS76 KSEW 100949
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
249 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

PZZ132-101800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T0949Z-151011T0900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
249 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT THEN 
  BECOMING WEST WITH WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-101800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T0949Z-151011T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
249 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-101800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
249 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FT AT 14 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-101800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T2000Z-151011T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
249 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WIND AND SEAS...25 TO 35 KT WITH WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-101800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-151011T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
249 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...10 TO 13 FT WITH ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...330 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...4 PM SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-101800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.151010T0949Z-151011T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
249 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-101800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
249 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KT.

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
383 
WHUS76 KSEW 101616
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
916 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-110030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0020.151010T2100Z-151012T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
916 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS...13 TO 15 FT AT 14 SECONDS.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...14 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 25 TO 35 KT...BECOMING SOUTHWEST AND EASING
  LATE.

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 FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH
FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...
BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-110030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-151011T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
916 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT...BECOMING SOUTH LATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-110030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-151011T0900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
916 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT THEN 
  BECOMING WEST WITH WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FT. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-110030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0054.151010T2000Z-151011T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
916 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WIND AND SEAS...WEST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT IN THE AFTERNOON WITH
  WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-110030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151010T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0020.151010T2100Z-151012T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
916 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* SEAS...SOUTHWEST SWELL 12 TO 13 FEET WITH WIND WAVES 2 TO 4
  FEET.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...13 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KT...BECOMING SOUTHWEST AND EASING
  LATE.

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 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH
FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED. REMEMBER...
BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ135-110030-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0222.000000T0000Z-151011T0200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
916 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON...THEN SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 3 FEET THIS EVENING.

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 KT...BECOMING SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30
  KNOTS IN THE AFTERNOON. SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EASING TO
  10 TO 20 KNOTS DURING THE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-110030-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-151011T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
916 AM PDT SAT OCT 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...10 TO 13 FT WITH ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...400 PM TODAY.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...415 AM SUNDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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 Oct 8, 3:34 AM PDT, 2 hours 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 8, 3:34 AM PDT, 2 hours 42 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
334 AM PDT THU OCT 8 2015

.SYNOPSIS...AN UPPER RIDGE WILL BRING MAINLY DRY WEATHER FOR
WESTERN WASHINGTON TODAY AND TONIGHT...WITH SOME SUNSHINE LIKELY
THIS AFTERNOON. A FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE AREA FRIDAY...
FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER FRONT WITH MORE RAIN AND LOCALLY WINDY
CONDITIONS SATURDAY. A THIRD FRONT SHOULD MOVE THROUGH MONDAY...
THEN HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD OVER THE AREA NEXT WEEK.

&&

.SHORT TERM...THE WARM FRONT THAT BROUGHT RAIN TO WESTERN
WASHINGTON WEDNESDAY LIFTED NORTH INTO BRITISH COLUMBIA LAST
EVENING...AND RAIN GRADUALLY ENDED OVER WESTERN WASHINGTON DURING
THE NIGHT. THE AIR MASS REMAINS MOIST THOUGH...AND THE FORECAST
AREA HAS CLOUDY SKIES EARLY THIS MORNING WITH PATCHY FOG.
TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE 50S AT 2 AM.

AN UPPER RIDGE OVER THE WESTERN UNITED STATES WILL BUILD NORTHWARD
OVER THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TODAY AND SHIFT EAST ACROSS THE REGION
TONIGHT. THE RIDGE IS IN RESPONSE TO THE REMAINS OF HURRICANE OHO
-- CURRENTLY CENTERED NEAR 33N/145W -- AS IT TRACKS NORTH-
NORTHEAST TO A POSITION WEST OF HAIDA GWAII LATE TONIGHT. THE AIR
MASS OVER WESTERN WASHINGTON WILL BE QUITE WARM WITH 500 MB HEIGHTS
AROUND 5820 METERS...AND CLOUDS IN THE MORNING SHOULD GIVE WAY TO
PARTLY SUNNY SKIES AS THE AIR MASS DRIES SOMEWHAT.

THE REMAINS OF OHO WILL CONTINUE DUE NORTH ALONG THE SOUTHEAST
COAST OF ALASKA ON FRIDAY...AND A WEAK FRONTAL BAND WILL MOVE
THROUGH WESTERN WASHINGTON. IT SHOULD BRING MEASURABLE
PRECIPITATION TO MOST ALL OF THE FORECAST AREA...BUT AMOUNTS WILL
BE RATHER LIGHT. ANOTHER PROGRESSIVE FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING
MORE RAIN AND LOCALLY BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS SATURDAY AND
SATURDAY NIGHT. MCDONNAL

.LONG TERM...THE LONGER RANGE MODELS HAVE BEEN IN FAIRLY GOOD
AGREEMENT FOR THE PAST FEW RUNS. THEY SHOW SOMETHING OF A BREAK
BETWEEN SYSTEMS ON SUNDAY. FOR NOW WE WILL STAY WITH A MOSTLY
CLOUDY AND CHANCE OF LIGHT RAIN FORECAST...BUT IT COULD BE DRY AND
PARTLY SUNNY. ANOTHER RATHER WEAK FRONT WILL SAG SLOWLY SOUTHEAST
ACROSS THE AREA LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. GENERALLY
DRY WEATHER IS LIKELY TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS AN UPPER RIDGE
STARTS BUILDING ALONG 130W. MCDONNAL

&&

.AVIATION...FLAT UPPER RIDGE OVER THE PACIFIC NW WITH WEST
SOUTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT. AMS MOIST AND STABLE.

MID AND HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE THROUGH THE AREA
TODAY. THE MID LEVEL DECK HAS BEEN THICK ENOUGH OVERNIGHT TO PREVENT
WIDESPREAD FOG FROM FORMING. IN A FEW PLACES...LIKE OLYMPIA...WHERE
THERE WERE A FEW BREAKS CEILINGS AND VISIBILITIES HAVE LOWERED DOWN
TO LIFR. FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE AREA THE COVERAGE OF THE LOW
CLOUDS AND FOG IS PATCHY. THIS SCENARIO WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
MORNING HOURS. THE MID LEVEL DECK WILL THIN OUT SOME THIS AFTERNOON
INTO THIS EVENING.

KSEA...TOUGH CALL AT THE AIRPORT THIS MORNING. THE LOWER LAYERS OF
THE AIR MASS ARE MOIST WITH THE DEW POINT HOVERING AROUND 56
DEGREES. WINDS IN THE LOWER LEVELS ARE LIGHT. PREVIOUS THINKING WAS
THAT GIVEN THESE TWO VARIABLES LIFR FOG WOULD DEVELOP AT THE
TERMINAL THIS MORNING FOR A FEW HOURS. WITH THE MID LEVEL CLOUD DECK
NOT THINNING OUT WILL GO AWAY FROM THIS IDEA IN THE 12Z TAF. STILL
POSSIBLE TO GET SOME REDUCED VISIBILITIES FOR A SHORT TIME BUT THE
PREVAILING CONDITIONS WILL JUST BE MID LEVEL CLOUD COVER THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON HOURS. LIGHT WINDS. FELTON

&&

.MARINE...NEXT SYSTEM TO IMPACT THE COASTAL WATERS WILL BE THE
REMNANTS OF OHO WHICH WILL MOVE BY WELL TO THE WEST OF THE FORECAST
AREA LATE TONIGHT. EVEN WITH THE LOW TRACKING A FEW HUNDRED MILES
TO THE WEST OF THE AREA GALE FORCE WINDS EXPECTED OVER THE OUTER
COASTAL WATERS FRIDAY MORNING. LIGHT WINDS FOR THE INLAND WATERS
TODAY. FRONTAL SYSTEM MOVING THROUGH THE AREA ON FRIDAY WITH SMALL
CRAFT WINDS ALONG THE COAST AND OVER THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE
AREA. STRONGER FRONT ARRIVING ON SATURDAY FOR SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
WINDS OVER ALL OF THE WATERS. AFTER A BREAK ON SUNDAY ANOTHER
SYSTEM WILL ARRIVE ON MONDAY. FELTON

IN ADDITION TO THE WINDS THE REMNANTS OF OHO WILL GENERATE LARGE
SWELL WHICH WILL REACH THE COAST LATER TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY. SWELLS
IN THE 12 TO 14 FOOT RANGE ARE FORECAST FOR THE COAST. THE SYSTEM ON
SATURDAY WILL ALSO GENERATE LARGE SWELL. A MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
HAS BEEN ISSUED. PERSONS GOING TO THE COAST THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
SHOULD USE CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING THE SURF ZONE. FELTON

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

WA...NONE.
PZ...GALE WARNING OUTER COASTAL WATERS.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY INNER COASTAL WATERS...NORTHERN INLAND
     WATERS...EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT AND ADMIRALTY INLET.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 8, 6:16 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW68 hr
Oct 8, 3:14 PM PDTSmall Craft Advisory for Rough BarSEW3 days

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Sources

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