Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2015

Gale Warning 74, NWS Seattle, WA

December 9, 2015

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Dec 9, 2015, 10:05 PM PST. It was in force for 28 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
Dec 9, 2015, 10:05 PM PST (06:05 UTC)
Expired
Dec 11, 2015, 2:27 AM PST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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

483 
WHUS76 KSEW 100605
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

PZZ133-101415-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0260.000000T0000Z-151210T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0042.151210T1800Z-151212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0074.151210T0605Z-151211T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

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

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ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO 25 TO 35
  KT BY THURSDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-101415-
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0260.000000T0000Z-151210T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0042.151210T1800Z-151212T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

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

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ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

* WIND AND WAVES...RISING TO SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS AFTER
  MIDNIGHT...THEN 25 TO 35 KNOTS THURSDAY. WIND WAVES BUILDING TO
  4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-101415-
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151210T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0260.000000T0000Z-151210T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THURSDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET 2 TO 4 FEET
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-101415-
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0042.151210T1800Z-151212T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

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

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS...RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  THURSDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET BUILDING TO 4 TO 6
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-101415-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0043.151211T0600Z-151211T2100Z/
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-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON. 

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 20 FEET BUILDING TO 20 TO 30 FEET
  THURSDAY.

* WIND...WIND BECOMING SOUTHEAST 30 TO 45 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT
  TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY. GALE FORCE WINDS MAY DEVELOP AGAIN AT
  TIMES THROUGH FRIDAY.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-101415-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
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-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 20 FEET BUILDING TO 20 TO 30 FEET
  THURSDAY.

* WIND...WIND BECOMING SOUTHEAST 30 TO 40 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT
  TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...EASING THURSDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-101415-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 16 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY.

* WIND...WIND BECOMING EAST 25 TO 35 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-101415-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0261.151210T1100Z-151211T0300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 20 KNOTS BUILDING TO 20 TO
  30 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...THEN EASING THURSDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-101415-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
1005 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 15 FEET TONIGHT AND 15 TO 20 FEET
  THURSDAY.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 330 AM PST THURSDAY MORNING.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 345 PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND
  STRONG.

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
6 follow-up statements
557 
WHUS76 KSEW 100938
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

PZZ131-101745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151210T2200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS...RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  DURING THE MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET BUILDING TO 4 TO 6
  FEET. WIND AND WAVES EASING LATE IN THE DAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-101745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0043.151211T0600Z-151211T2100Z/
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-
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COMBINED SEAS...AROUND 15 FEET BUILDING TO 20 TO 30 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 30 TO 45 KT DURING THE MORNING
  AND CONTINUING INTO THE EVENING BEFORE BRIEFLY EASING. GALE
  FORCE WINDS MAY DEVELOP AGAIN ON FRIDAY.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-101745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
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-
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FEET BUILDING TO 20 TO 30 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 30 TO 40 KT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-101745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING...THEN SUBSIDING.

* WIND...EAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-101745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-101745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND
  WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-101745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0261.151210T1000Z-151211T0300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 20 TO 30
  KNOTS...EASING LATER THIS EVENING. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET
  SUBSIDING LATER THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-101745-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
138 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET BUILDING TO 15 TO 18 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 330 AM PST THURSDAY MORNING.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 345 PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND STRONG. 

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
308 
WHUS76 KSEW 101701
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

PZZ131-110000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST 25 TO 35 KT. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-110115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0043.151211T0600Z-151211T2100Z/
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-
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COMBINED SEAS...AROUND 15 FEET BUILDING TO 20 TO 30 FEET THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 30 TO 45 KT DURING THE MORNING 
  AND CONTINUING INTO THE EVENING BEFORE BRIEFLY EASING. GALE FORCE 
  WINDS MAY DEVELOP AGAIN ON FRIDAY. 

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY.

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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-110115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
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-
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FEET BUILDING TO 20 TO 30 FEET THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 30 TO 40 KT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-110115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING...THEN SUBSIDING. 

* WIND...EAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-110115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-110115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND 
  WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. 

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-110115-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 20 FT.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...STRONG...AROUND 345 PM PST TODAY.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 415 AM FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-110115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0261.000000T0000Z-151211T0300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
901 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS... 
  EASING LATER THIS EVENING. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET SUBSIDING LATER 
  THIS 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
448 
WHUS76 KSEW 101911
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

PZZ170-173-176-110315-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151212T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.A.0043.151211T0600Z-151211T2100Z/
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-
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* COMBINED SEAS...AROUND 15 FEET BUILDING TO 20 TO 30 FEET THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 30 TO 45 KT DURING THE MORNING
  AND CONTINUING INTO THE EVENING BEFORE BRIEFLY EASING. GALE
  FORCE WINDS WILL DEVELOP AGAIN ON 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-110300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0261.000000T0000Z-151211T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0075.151210T1911Z-151211T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-110315-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151212T0000Z/
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-
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FEET BUILDING TO 20 TO 30 FEET THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 30 TO 40 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-110000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST 25 TO 35 KT. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-110315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-110315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND 
  WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. 

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-110315-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 15 FEET BUILDING TO 15 TO 17 FEET THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING...THEN SUBSIDING. 

* WIND...EAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-110315-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
1111 AM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 20 FT.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...STRONG...AROUND 345 PM PST TODAY.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 415 AM FRIDAY.

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
746 
WHUS76 KSEW 102243
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

PZZ135-110645-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-151211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.151210T2243Z-151211T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH 20 TO 30 KT WITH 3 TO 5 FT WIND WAVES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-110645-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.151210T2243Z-151212T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-110645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
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-
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...25 TO 30 FT.

* WIND...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-110645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-110645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-110645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151212T0000Z/
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-
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...25 TO 30 FT.

* WIND...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-110600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...25 TO 30 FT.

* WIND...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-110645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-151213T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
243 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 20 FT.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...STRONG...AROUND 345 PM PST TODAY.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 415 AM FRIDAY.

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
913 
WHUS76 KSEW 110454
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
854 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

PZZ130-111300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.000000T0000Z-151212T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
854 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.151211T1200Z-151212T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
854 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

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

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING
  SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT LATE TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6
  FEET...SUBSIDING TO 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.151211T1200Z-151212T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
854 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

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

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING EAST
  15 TO 25 KT ON FRIDAY. WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2
  TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151212T0000Z/
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 PST THU DEC 10 2015

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...25 TO 30 FT.

* WIND...SOUTH 25 TO 35 KT...BECOMING SOUTHEASTERLY LATER TONIGHT
  AND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-111200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
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-
854 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

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

* COMBINED SEAS...25 TO 30 FEET...BECOMING 20 TO 25 FEET BY MIDDAY
  FRIDAY

* WIND...SOUTH 25 TO 35 KT...BECOMING EAST TO SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25
  KNOTS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-111300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.000000T0000Z-151211T1800Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
854 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FT WIND
  WAVES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-151213T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
854 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 20 FT.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 415 AM FRIDAY.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...STRONG...AROUND 430 PM FRIDAY

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.000000T0000Z-151212T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
854 PM PST THU DEC 10 2015

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST 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
496 
WHUS76 KSEW 111027
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

PZZ150-153-111830-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.000000T0000Z-151211T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0031.151211T2300Z-151212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FT WIND
  WAVES. WIND AND WAVES SUBSIDING LATE THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...WESTERLY 20 TO 25 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 15 TO 20 FEET
  TONIGHT.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...15 TO 17 SECONDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-111830-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151212T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.000000T0000Z-151211T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0031.151211T2300Z-151212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* SEAS...WESTERLY 20 TO 25 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 15 TO 20 FEET
  TONIGHT.

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH 2 TO 5 FT WIND WAVES.
  WIND AND WAVES SUBSIDING LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...15 TO 17 SECONDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-111830-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.151211T1027Z-151211T2100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS...BECOMING EAST
  10 TO 15 KT DURING THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5
  FEET...SUBSIDING TO 1 OR 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-111830-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-151211T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.151211T1027Z-151211T2100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...BECOMING EAST
  10 TO 15 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5
  FEET...SUBSIDING TO 1 OR 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-111130-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.000000T0000Z-151212T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS ENDED...

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE CENTRAL STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA HAS
ENDED.

$$

PZZ156-173-176-111830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-151211T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0031.151211T2300Z-151212T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 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-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT...BECOMING EAST 10 TO 20 KNOTS
  LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...WESTERLY 20 TO 25 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 15 TO 20 FEET
  TONIGHT.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...15 TO 17 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-111830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.000000T0000Z-151211T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0031.151211T2300Z-151212T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY. 

* SEAS...WESTERLY 20 TO 25 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 15 TO 20 FEET LATE
  THIS AFTERNOON.

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST 15 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FT. WIND
  AND WAVES SUBSIDING LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...15 TO 17 SECONDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-111700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0262.000000T0000Z-151211T1700Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS
  BY MIDDAY. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 1 OR 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-111830-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-151213T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
227 AM PST FRI DEC 11 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM
PST SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...15 TO 20 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 415 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...STRONG...AROUND 430 PM THIS 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.

&&

$$

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 Dec 9, 9:42 PM PST, 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 9:42 PM PST, 23 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
942 PM PST WED DEC 9 2015

.SYNOPSIS...STRONG FRONTS WILL MOVE THROUGH WESTERN WASHINGTON
THURSDAY AND AGAIN SATURDAY. IT WILL BE WINDY AT TIMES...WITH
PERIODS OF SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS. A COOLER DRIER WEATHER PATTERN
WILL DEVELOP NEXT WEEK.

&&

.SHORT TERM...A DEEP 969 MB LOW CENTER WITH A NICE SATELLITE
PRESENTATION IS CURRENTLY CENTERED NEAR 47N 135W. A STRONG
OCCLUDED FRONT EXTENDS SE FROM THE LOW CENTER AND IS LIFTING N-NE.
THE OCCLUDED FRONT WILL CROSS WRN WA OVER THE COURSE OF THU MRNG.
THE FRONT WILL BRING A FEW HOURS OF MODERATE PRECIP. RAIN WILL
SPREAD INTO GRAYS HARBOR AROUND MIDNIGHT...THEN MOVE NE TO THE
BELLINGHAM AREA AROUND 5 AM THU. SNOW LEVELS WILL BE AROUND
3000-3500 FEET DURING THIS EVENT...WITH SNOW ACCUMULATION OF ABOUT
5 TO 10 INCHES OR MORE EXPECTED IN THE MOUNTAINS.

IN TERMS OF WIND...EASTERLY GRADIENTS WILL PICK UP IN ADVANCE OF
THE FRONT EARLY THU...THEN S-SE GRADIENTS WILL FOLLOW THE FRONT.
MOST OF WRN WA WILL GET WINDY...BUT ZEROING IN ON EAST- AND
SOUTHEAST-WIND PRONE LOCATIONS FOR THE STRONGER WIND. THOSE ARE
THE VERY LOCATIONS WHERE WIND ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT...
SPECIFICALLY FOR THE COAST AND NORTH INTERIOR. EVEN OUTSIDE THE
WIND ADVISORY AREA...STRONG GUSTS ARE FORECAST...INCLUDING A
FORECAST OF 40 MPH GUSTS IN THE SEATTLE AREA AROUND MID-DAY THU
IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONT.

THE DEEP SURFACE LOW WILL REACH 50N 131W LATE THU...THEN MOVE SE
ON THU NGT AND FRI WHILE QUICKLY FILLING AND WEAKENING. SHOULD
EVENTUALLY REACH THE FAR NORTH OREGON COAST ON FRI AFTN AS A
992-997 MB LOW...WHICH IS MUCH WEAKER THAN IT IS NOW. THE MAIN
IMPACT WILL BE TO SPREAD RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW ACROSS THE
SOUTHERN HALF OF THE FORECAST AREA...BUT WE MAY ESCAPE WITHOUT ANY
IMPACTFUL WINDS OVER LAND AREAS.

ANOTHER LOW CENTER WILL IMPACT WRN WA ON SAT. DESPITE THE
POTENTIAL FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF HEAVY PRECIP...THE QUICK MOVEMENT
OF THE LOW AND SHORT DURATION OF THE PRECIP...ALONG WITH SNOW
LEVELS AROUND 3000 FEET...WILL PRECLUDE FLOODING. SHOULD BE
WINDIER WITH SATURDAY'S LOW. AT THIS POINT...DOUBT WE WILL ESCAPE
WITHOUT ANOTHER ROUND OF WIND ADVISORIES ON SAT OR SAT NGT.
HANER

.LONG TERM...FROM PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...A COOLER WEATHER PATTERN
SHOULD DEVELOP AND A COUPLE OF DRY DAYS NEXT WEEK IS LOOKING
INCREASINGLY LIKELY. THERE IS A WEAK SYSTEM THAT WILL PROBABLY
BRING SOME PRECIP WITH A FAIRLY LOW SNOW LEVEL TO THE AREA
MIDWEEK...BUT PRECIP SHOULD BE LIGHT. ANOTHER SYSTEM IS STRONGER
BUT STAYS OFFSHORE LATE IN THE WEEK. THE DETAILS ARE UP IN THE AIR
BUT A SWITCH FROM STORMY WEATHER TO A BENIGN WEATHER PATTERN IS
LIKELY FOR NEXT WEEK.

&&

.AVIATION...MODERATE SW FLOW ALOFT BECOMING STRONG SOUTH TO
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT THURSDAY. AT THE SURFACE SOUTHEASTERLY WIND
WILL INCREASE LATE TONIGHT...ESPECIALLY AT THE COAST AND OVER THE
NORTH. THE AIR MASS IS SLIGHTLY UNSTABLE WITH SCATTERED
SHOWERS...THEN RAIN AT TIMES THURSDAY WITH AREA OF MVFR.

KSEA...SE WINDS WILL INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT AND REACH 10-13 KT W/
GUSTS 25 KT BY THURSDAY MORNING. MOSTLY VFR CIGS FILLING IN LATER
TONIGHT WITH INCREASING RAIN THURSDAY. MVFR CIGS AT TIMES BY LATE
MORNING AND AFTERNOON.

&&

.MARINE...A VERY DEEP 967 MB SURFACE LOW WILL REACH 130 W LATER
TONIGHT THEN LIFT NORTHWARD ON THURSDAY. THE LEADING FRONT WILL
BRING ON ROUND OF WIND LATER TONIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY WITH POST
FRONTAL WINDS LATER TODAY AND THIS EVENING. ANOTHER STRONG SYSTEM
WILL FOLLOW THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...MAINLY BRUSHING THE
COASTAL WATERS. GALE WARNINGS ARE UP FOR MOST WATERS EXCEPT SMALL
CRAFT FOR PUGET SOUND. A GALE WATCH IS UP FOR THE OUTER WATERS
FRIDAY AS THE NEXT SYSTEM SKIRTS THE COASTAL WATERS AS IT TRACKS
SOUTHEAST INTO OREGON.

COASTAL FLOODING IS LIKELY ON THE COAST THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT.
IT WILL COME IN TWO WAYS...HIGH TIDE PLUS ANOMALIES AND ALSO VERY
LARGE WAVES. THE TIDAL ANOMALIES HAVE BEEN RUNNING AT 2-2.5 FT
RECENTLY. THROW IN SOME WIND AND EVEN LOWER PRESSURE AND SOME
COASTAL FLOODING SHOULD OCCUR IN LOW LYING AREAS AROUND GRAYS
HARBOR. THE BIG WAVES...25-30 FT COMBINED SEAS...WILL ARRIVE
THURSDAY EVENING AND WILL LIKELY DAMAGE SOME LEVEES AND OTHER
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES. DETAILS ARE IN THE CFW PRODUCT. DTM/CHB

&&

.HYDROLOGY...THE THREAT OF ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL HAS
ENDED. RIVERS HAVE CRESTED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SKOOKUMCHUCK
NEAR CENTRALIA...WHICH IS CRESTING THIS EVENING...AND THE CHEHALIS
FROM ABOUT CENTRALIA DOWNSTREAM TO GRAYS HARBOR. THE FLOOD CREST ON
THE CHEHALIS WILL NOT REACH GRAYS HARBOR UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
A MAJORITY OF THE RIVERS WITH WARNING IN EFFECT WILL RECEDE BELOW
FLOOD STAGE ON THURSDAY.

SNOW LEVELS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE MAINLY AT OR BELOW 3500 FEET
THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK...WHICH MEANS THAT PRECIPITATION
WILL FALL AS SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS. CONSEQUENTLY...NO ADDITIONAL
RIVER FLOODING IS EXPECTED THROUGH NEXT WEDNESDAY. FELTON

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...FLOOD WATCHES AND NUMEROUS FLOOD WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT.
     WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE CASCADES THU.
     COASTAL FLOOD WARNING COAST.
     COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INLAND WATERS.
     WIND ADVISORY COAST AND NORTH PORTIONS OF WRN WA THU.

PZ...GALE WARNING ALL WATERS EXCEPT PUGET SOUND.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY PUGET SOUND.
     GALE WATCH OUTER COASTAL WATERS FRIDAY.
  	 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH GRAYS HARBOR BAR.

&&

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 9, 5:50 PM PST, 4 hours 15 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
550 PM PST WED DEC 09 2015

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

0500 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 ENE ELWHA             48.06N 123.57W
12/09/2015  M2.03 INCH       CLALLAM            WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            24 HOUR TOTAL

&&

JSMITH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 5:29 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWLewis17 hr
Dec 9, 10:05 PM PSTGale WatchSEW13 hr
Dec 9, 10:05 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW13 hr
Dec 10, 3:58 AM PSTCoastal Flood WatchSEW12 hr
Dec 10, 9:52 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningSEW5 hr
Dec 10, 11:11 AM PSTGale WarningSEW4 hr
Dec 10, 2:43 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW24 hr
Dec 10, 3:28 PM PSTCoastal Flood AdvisorySEWSan Juan24 hr

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Sources

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