Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2015

Gale Warning 68, NWS Seattle, WA

November 30, 2015

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Nov 30, 2015, 2:38 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 1, 2015, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 23 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
Nov 30, 2015, 2:38 AM PST (10:38 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 1, 2015, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 2, 2015, 2:31 AM PST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

941 
WHUS76 KSEW 301038
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
238 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-301845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151130T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0067.151130T1038Z-151202T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.A.0037.151201T1800Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
238 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KT AT TIMES. COMBINED
  SEAS 14 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-301845-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.151201T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0037.151201T1800Z-151202T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0068.151201T1200Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
238 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

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IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT RISING TO 25 TO 40
  KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-301845-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0037.151201T1800Z-151202T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
238 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-301845-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
238 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-301845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
238 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-301845-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
238 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET EXCEPT BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET
  DURING MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH DURING EBBS.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 730 AM AND 730 PM TODAY.

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
9 follow-up statements
204 
WHUS76 KSEW 301728
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
928 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

PZZ132-133-010130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.151201T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0068.151201T1200Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
928 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT RISING TO 25 TO 40 
  KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-010130-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
928 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KT AT TIMES. COMBINED 
  SEAS 14 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-010130-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
928 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET EXCEPT BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET 
  DURING MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS. 

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH DURING EBBS.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 730 PM TODAY AND 800 AM TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-134-010130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
928 AM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT. 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
048 
WHUS76 KSEW 302218
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
218 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

PZZ132-133-010630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.151201T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0068.151201T1200Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
218 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT RISING TO 25 TO 40 
  KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-010630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
218 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KT AT TIMES. COMBINED 
  SEAS 14 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-010630-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
218 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET EXCEPT BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET 
  DURING MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS. 

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE BECOMING ROUGH DURING EBBS.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 730 PM TODAY AND 830 AM TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-134-010630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
218 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT. 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
450 
WHUS76 KSEW 010504
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
904 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

PZZ132-133-011315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0068.151201T1200Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
904 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT RISING TO 25 TO 40 
  KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-011315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
904 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KT AT TIMES. COMBINED
  SEAS 13 TO 17 FT...HIGHEST OVER THE WATERS BEYOND 10 NM FROM
  SHORE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-011315-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
904 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...9 TO 12 FEET...HIGHEST DURING EBB CURRENTS.

* BAR CONDITION...MAINLY ROUGH.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 830 AM AND 830 PM TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-134-011315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
904 PM PST MON NOV 30 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. 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
076 
WHUS76 KSEW 011110
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
310 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

PZZ132-133-011915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0068.151201T1200Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
310 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT RISING TO 25 TO 40
  KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-011915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
310 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KT. COMBINED SEAS 12 TO
  16 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-011915-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
310 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...9 TO 12 FEET...HIGHEST DURING EBB CURRENTS.

* BAR CONDITION...MAINLY ROUGH.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 830 AM AND 830 PM TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-134-011915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
310 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. 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
965 
WHUS76 KSEW 011152
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
352 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

PZZ132-133-012000-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151201T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0068.151201T1200Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
352 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS WITH SEAS 4 TO 7
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-012000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
352 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KT. COMBINED SEAS 12 TO 
  16 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-012000-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
352 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...9 TO 12 FEET...HIGHEST DURING EBB CURRENTS.

* BAR CONDITION...MAINLY ROUGH.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 830 AM AND 830 PM TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-134-012000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
352 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. 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
039 
WHUS76 KSEW 011916
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1116 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

PZZ132-133-020515-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1116 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS WITH SEAS 4 TO 7 
  FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-020515-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
1116 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KT. COMBINED SEAS 12 TO 
  16 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-020515-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
1116 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH WITH BREAKERS POSSIBLE.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 830 PM TODAY AND 930 AM WED.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-134-020515-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
1116 AM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. 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
745 
WHUS76 KSEW 012348
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
348 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

PZZ132-133-020800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
348 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-020800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
348 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 40 KT. COMBINED SEAS 12 TO
  15 FT WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 10 SECONDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-020800-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
348 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH WITH BREAKERS POSSIBLE.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 830 PM TODAY AND 930 AM WED.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-134-020800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
348 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. 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
176 
WHUS76 KSEW 020503
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
903 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

PZZ132-133-021200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
903 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS WITH SEAS 4 TO 6 
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-021200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
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-
903 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND SEAS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KT. COMBINED SEAS 12 TO
  15 FT WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 10 SECONDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-021200-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
903 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH WITH BREAKERS POSSIBLE.

* MAXIMUM EBBS...AROUND 830 PM TODAY AND 930 AM WED.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-134-021200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
903 PM PST TUE DEC 1 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT. 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
790 
WHUS76 KSEW 021031
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
231 AM PST WED DEC 2 2015

PZZ132-021845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151203T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0069.151203T0200Z-151203T2000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
231 AM PST WED DEC 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR EARLY THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST THURSDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS TODAY AND 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  TONIGHT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET TODAY AND 4 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-021845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0069.151202T1031Z-151203T2000Z/
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-
231 AM PST WED DEC 2 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST THURSDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS TODAY WILL INCREASE TO 25 TO 35
  KT TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY.

* COMBINED SEAS...9 TO 12 FEET WITH A DOMINATE PERIOD OF 10
  SECONDS THIS MORNING WILL INCREASE TO 12 TO 16 FEET WITH A
  DOMINATE PERIOD OF 16 SECONDS TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-021845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151203T0200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
231 AM PST WED DEC 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH THIS
  EVENING WITH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-021845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.151202T2000Z-151203T2000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
231 AM PST WED DEC 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
NOON PST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR FOR THIS MORNING IS
CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
PST THURSDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS...8 OR 9 FEET THIS MORNING RISING TO 10 TO 13 FEET
  THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE THIS MORNING AND ROUGH THIS AFTERNOON
  THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...930 AM PST THIS MORNING.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...930 PM PST THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-021145-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151202T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
231 AM PST WED DEC 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED.

$$

PZZ134-021845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0249.000000T0000Z-151203T0200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
231 AM PST WED DEC 2 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 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 Nov 29, 9:00 PM PST, 5 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 29, 9:00 PM PST, 5 hours 38 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
900 PM PST SUN NOV 29 2015

.SYNOPSIS...A STRONG UPPER HIGH WILL LOOSEN ITS GRIP ON THE
WEATHER IN WESTERN WASHINGTON OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. IN THE
MEANTIME...A STAGNANT AIR MASS WITH AREAS OF STUBBORN FOG WILL
LINGER OVER THE LOWLANDS UNTIL MONDAY MORNING. A WEAK COLD FRONT
WILL REACH THE COAST WITH SOME LIGHT RAIN ON MONDAY. AN ENERGETIC
SWATH OF SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL TAKE AIM AT WESTERN WASHINGTON
STARTING TUESDAY...PERSISTING THROUGH NEXT WEEKEND.

&&

.SHORT TERM...CURRENT OBSERVATIONS SHOW DENSE FREEZING FOG COVERING
MUCH OF THE I-5 CORRIDOR FROM EVERETT TO OLYMPIA THIS EVENING.
VISIBILITIES ARE ONE-QUARTER OF A MILE OR LESS IN MOST SPOTS. NOT
EXPECTING ANY IMPROVEMENT OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING AND A DENSE
FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE AREA.

THE STRONG UPPER LEVEL RIDGE WILL SHIFT EAST AND INLAND ON MONDAY
WHILE A COLD FRONT MOVES IN FROM THE WEST. THIS WEAK COLD FRONT WILL
BRING A CHANCE OF RAIN ON MONDAY...MAINLY ON THE COAST. THE INCREASE
IN CLOUDS AND MOISTURE WILL KEEP TEMPS MOSTLY ABOVE FREEZING MONDAY
NIGHT.

RAIN WILL INCREASE IN COVERAGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AS A STRONGER AND
WETTER PAC SYSTEM MOVES INLAND. THIS SYSTEM MAY ALSO BRING WINDY
CONDITIONS TO THE COAST AND NORTH INTERIOR.

A WARM FRONT WILL LIFT NORTH THROUGH WESTERN WA ON WEDNESDAY FOR
ANOTHER PERIOD OF RAIN. WEST-EAST PRESSURE GRADIENTS REMAIN TIGHT
FOR LOCALLY WINDY CONDITIONS AS WELL. 33

.LONG TERM...PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...A NEGATIVELY TILTED SHORTWAVE
WILL EJECT FROM THE BASE OF AN UPPER TROUGH AXIS AROUND 135W ON THU.
THIS WILL INTERACT WITH A SHARP NORTH-SOUTH FRONTAL
BOUNDARY...LEADING TO CYCLOGENESIS OFF THE NRN CAL COAST. MODEL
CONSENSUS IS TO TAKE A STRONG MATURE LOW CENTER ONTO THE ORE COAST
ON THU EVNG. THIS IS NOT A CLASSIC WINDSTORM LOW TRACK...BUT SW
GRADIENTS STILL TIGHTEN UP QUITE A BIT LATE THU NGT AS THE LOW
PASSES NE OF WRN WA.

THE NEXT SHORT LULL IN THE WEATHER SHOULD COME LATE AS BRIEF
RIDGING DEVELOPS BEHIND THE EXITING UPPER TROUGH. BY
SATURDAY...THE NEXT BROAD LONGWAVE TROUGH WILL DEVELOP WAY OUT IN
THE PACIFIC...POINTING ANOTHER ROUND OF ACTIVE SW FLOW NEAR THE
AREA. THE GFS PUTS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER TYPE EVENT INTO THE AREA
ON SAT...ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG WIND AND RAIN...WHILE THE ECMWF
POINTS THE SAME STREAM OF MOISTURE MORE TOWARD NORTHERN VANCOUVER
ISLAND. WILL NEED TO WATCH. 	HANER

&&

.HYDROLOGY...THE POSSIBILITY CONTINUES OF MINOR FLOODING ON THE
SKOKOMISH RIVER ON THURSDAY. ABOUT 2-4 INCHES OF RAIN IS FORECAST
OVER THE SKOKOMISH BASIN IN THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT 10 AM THURSDAY.

MORE HYDROLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE NEXT
SATURDAY...BUT HEAVIER RAIN COULD JUST AS EASILY AIM TOWARD BRITISH
COLUMBIA INSTEAD OF WESTERN WASHINGTON. STILL...THE FLOOD RISK FROM
NEXT SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY ON THE WEEK OF DEC 6 WILL NEED TO BE
MONITORED.	 HANER

&&

.AVIATION...AN APPROACHING FRONT WILL GIVE SOUTHERLY FLOW ALOFT
TODAY FOLLOWED BY WESTERLY FLOW ALOFT TONIGHT. UNTIL THE FRONT
ARRIVES LATE MONDAY THE DRY STABLE AIR MASS WILL CONTINUE ALONG WITH
THE STRONG SURFACE BASED INVERSION.

A LARGE AREA OF LIFR FOG AND STRATUS OVER PUGET SOUND FROM SOUTH
WHIDBEY ISLAND TO OLYMPIA WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING.
STRATUS WILL ALSO LIKELY FORM ALONG THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA. THE
REMAINDER OF WESTERN WASHINGTON SHOULD REMAIN MOSTLY CLEAR.

KSEA...VISIBILITY OF 1/4SM OR LOWER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING. THE FOG HAS A GOOD CHANCE OF LIFTING BY 20Z MONDAY AS AN
APPROACHING FRONT WEAKENS THE LOW LEVEL INVERSION. SURFACE WINDS
WILL BE VARIABLE OR SOUTH UP TO 5 KT. CHB

&&

.MARINE...A COLD FRONT APPROACHING THE COAST WILL RAISE ADVISORY
LEVEL WINDS THERE TONIGHT. THE ASSOCIATED SURFACE TROUGH A LITTLE
FARTHER OFFSHORE IS EXPECTED TO RAISE GALES ON THE COAST MONDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING AS IT MOVES NORTHEAST TO VANCOUVER ISLAND.
WINDS WILL INCREASE OVER THE NORTH INTERIOR WATERS ON MONDAY
AFTERNOON BUT SHOULD TOP OUT IN THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY RANGE. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE ISSUED FOR THIS AREA AS THE
EVENT GETS CLOSER.

AFTER A BRIEF LULL A STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL APPROACH THE AREA
TUESDAY. THIS WILL GIVE ANOTHER ROUND OF GALES ON THE COAST...BUT
ALSO GALES OVER THE NORTH INTERIOR WATERS TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT.
A GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS.

THE GFS ECMWF AND CANADIAN MODELS AGREE THAT THE REST OF THE WEEK
WILL BE AN ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN WITH GALES POSSIBLE AT TIMES.
HOWEVER CONFIDENCE IN THE DETAILS LIKE TIMING AND STRENGTH OF EACH
SYSTEM IS STILL LOW. KAM

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

WA...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY OVER THE
      INTERIOR LOWLANDS.

     DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MON INTERIOR LOWLANDS.

PZ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY COAST THROUGH TONIGHT.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WEST ENTRANCE THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH GRAYS HARBOR BAR.
     GALE WARNING COAST MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
     GALE WATCH COAST...EAST ENTRANCE...NORTH INLAND WATERS AND
      ADMIRALTY INLET TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT.

&&

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