Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2016

Gale Warning 103, NWS Seattle, WA

November 29, 2016

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Nov 29, 2016, 2:35 AM PST. It took effect at Nov 29, 2016, 8:53 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 29, 2016, 2:35 AM PST (10:35 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 29, 2016, 8:53 AM PST
Expired
Nov 30, 2016, 6:14 AM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

705 
WHUS76 KSEW 291035
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
235 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-291845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0286.000000T0000Z-161130T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0069.161130T0000Z-161130T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0103.161130T0000Z-161130T0900Z/
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-
235 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY.
THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...WIND BECOMING SOUTH 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON
  AND EVENING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST TO NORTHWEST SWELL 13 TO 16 FEET AT 15 SECONDS
  SUBSIDING TO 16 TO 20 FEET AT 16 SECONDS...SUBSIDING TO 10 TO 13
  FEET AT 14 SECONDS THIS AFTERNOON. COMBINED SEAS 8 TO 13 FEET
  WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 13 SECONDS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-291845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0286.000000T0000Z-161130T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.161130T0000Z-161201T0800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
235 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WINDS...EAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON THEN
  SHIFTING TO WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL 10 TO 12 FEET AT 15 SECONDS SUBSIDING TO
  8 FEET AT 13 SECONDS THIS AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-291845-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.161130T0000Z-161130T2000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
235 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS...EAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE THIS AFTERNOON
  THEN SHIFTING TO WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. 

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-291845-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.161130T0000Z-161201T0800Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
235 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT PST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-291845-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.161130T0000Z-161130T1000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
235 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 BY LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON.

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-291845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-161130T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
235 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WAVES/SEAS...16 TO 19 FEET WITH BREAKERS LIKELY COVERING THE BAR
  AT TIMES THIS MORNING SUBSIDING TO 12 TO 15 FEET MIDDAY TODAY.

* FIRST EBB...415 AM TODAY.

* SECOND STRONG EBB...430 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/
5 follow-up statements
424 
WHUS76 KSEW 291653
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
853 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-300100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0103.161129T1653Z-161130T1200Z/
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-
853 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WINDS...WIND BECOMING SOUTH 25 TO 35 KT LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-300100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-161201T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
853 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WAVES/SEAS...12 TO 14 FT THIS MORNING SUBSIDING TO 10 TO 12 FT
  TONIGHT.

* FIRST EBB...STRONG...430 PM TODAY.

* SECOND STRONG EBB...445 AM WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-300100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.161129T2100Z-161201T0600Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS AFTERNOON THEN
  SHIFTING TO WEST 15 TO 25 KT EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-133-300100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.161129T2100Z-161201T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
853 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 20 TO 30 KT LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-300100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.161129T2100Z-161130T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
853 AM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS
  AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV
302 
WHUS76 KSEW 292243
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
243 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

PZZ132-300645-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1500Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
243 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT BY LATE THIS
  EVENING THEN SHIFTING TO WEST 20 TO 30 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-300645-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1500Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
243 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT BY LATE THIS
  EVENING THEN SHIFTING TO WEST 20 TO 30 KT WEDNESDAY MORNING.
 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-300645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1200Z/
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-
243 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WINDS...WIND BECOMING SOUTH 25 TO 35 KT LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-300645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
243 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WINDS...EASTERLY WIND RISING TO 15 TO 30 KT LATE THIS AFTERNOON
  THEN BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-300645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T0600Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
243 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT LATE THIS AFTERNOON
  THEN BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-300645-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-161201T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
243 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 12 FT TONIGHT.

* FIRST EBB...STRONG...430 PM TODAY.

* SECOND STRONG EBB...445 AM WEDNESDAY.

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
014 
WHUS76 KSEW 300430
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
830 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-301200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1200Z/
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-
830 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WINDS...WIND SOUTH 25 TO 35 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-301230-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1500Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
830 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KT SHIFTING TO WEST 20 TO 30 KT WEDNESDAY
  MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-301230-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-161201T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
830 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 12 FT TONIGHT.

* FIRST EBB...445 AM WEDNESDAY.

* SECOND STRONG EBB...5 PM WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-301230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
830 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

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

* WINDS...EASTERLY WIND 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KT
  AROUND MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-301230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T0600Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
830 PM PST TUE NOV 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 TO 25
  KT EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE/
068 
WHUS76 KSEW 301050
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
250 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-301900-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1400Z/
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-
250 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 KT EASING TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS
  AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-301900-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1400Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
250 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND 20 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT
  THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-301500-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1500Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
250 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KT SHIFTING TO WEST 20 TO 30 KT
  EARLY THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-301900-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T0200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
250 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT BEFORE NOON TODAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-301900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-161201T0400Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
250 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 13 FT THIS MORNING BUILDING TO 12 TO 16 FT
  THIS AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...445 AM WEDNESDAY.

* SECOND STRONG EBB...5 PM WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-301900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
250 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

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

* WINDS...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KT EASING OVERNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 TO
  15 KT BY THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-301900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T0600Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
250 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 TO 25
  KT THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE/
306 
WHUS76 KSEW 301414
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
614 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

PZZ132-302215-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0103.000000T0000Z-161130T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
614 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KT EASING OVERNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 TO 
  15 KT BY THURSDAY MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-302215-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-161201T0400Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
614 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 13 FT THIS MORNING BUILDING TO 12 TO 16 FT 
  THIS AFTERNOON. 

* FIRST STRONG EBB...5 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...530 AM THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-302215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
614 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

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

* WINDS...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KT EASING OVERNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 TO 
  15 KT BY THURSDAY MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-302215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1400Z/
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-
614 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 KT EASING TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS 
  AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-302215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T0200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
614 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT BEFORE NOON TODAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-302215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T1400Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
614 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND 20 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT 
  THIS AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-302215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0287.000000T0000Z-161201T0600Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
614 AM PST WED NOV 30 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 
  KT THIS AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV

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 28, 9:10 PM PST, 5 hours 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 28, 9:10 PM PST, 5 hours 25 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
910 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2016

.SYNOPSIS...High pressure aloft will build into the area from the
west overnight. Expect high pressure aloft to prevail during the
day Tuesday for mostly dry conditions. A weak low pressure system
will bring rain and mountain snow to the area Tuesday night and
Wednesday. The remnants of a warm front has the potential to ruin
the current dry forecast for Thursday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
A northwest to southeast oriented convergence zone has been
persistent over Island and Snohomish Counties. For this reason,
the forecast was updated to raise PoPs and QPF amounts in the area
impacted by the convergence zone. The convergence zone should
slowly drift south and dissipate overnight as an upper level ridge
of high pressure builds in from the west. Otherwise, expect a few
showers over mainly the coast and mountains.

Depending on if we get some partial clearing, lows Tuesday morning
could be rather chilly or in the 30s outside the urban areas.
Localized fog is likely in the fog prone river valleys and low
lying areas in the southwest interior in the morning. High
pressure aloft will shift across the area as the upper flow
remains progressive, keeping most the area dry Tuesday with
sunbreaks or partial afternoon sunshine possible. Highs should
reach near 50.

Models were in good agreement on the next system arriving Tuesday
night. Rain will overspread the area, producing generally less
than half inch amounts. The best orographic lift and cold air
advection will be over the north Cascades, where over six inches
of snow is possible. A Winter Weather Advisory will probably be
needed for the Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit counties Tuesday
night. Snow amounts from Snohomish county southward will be
less.

Snow levels may fluctuate between 3000 to 3500 feet from
Snoqualmie southward during part of the storm, so mixed
precipitation could hold down snow accumulation in Snoqualmie
Pass. Colder air should filter in behind the front with showers
expected on Wednesday. A few more inches of snow could occur
on the favored west or northwest facing slopes but the passes
will probably receive less. The flow pattern will also be
favorable for a convergence zone, similar to what we had today.
The convergence zone should dissipate by Wednesday evening.

It's beginning to look doubtful as to whether there will be dry
across the area Wednesday night through Thursday. There will
likely be some lingering showers over mainly the coast and
mountains Wednesday night. The remnants of a warm front or warm
air advection will probably result in a gloomy, drippy day across
much of the area on Thursday. Mercer/05

.LONG TERM from the previous discussion...
Models continue to advertise a large scale shift in the pattern
Friday and over the weekend. The upper ridge will flatten Thursday
night, allowing a cold upper low over Alaska to sag southward
setting up moist zonal flow into Western Washington Friday. The
first in a series of waves will arrive with rain spreading into
most of the area Friday with little break before the next low
arrives Saturday. A tight zonal baroclinic zone and strong
westerly jet will remain directed into the area. The mountains
should pick up appreciable snowfall in this pattern. Most models
show a deepening surface low tracking across or just north of the
area Sunday brining more rain and heavy mountain snow. Winds could
also be strong in some areas depending on the exact track.

Long range models are still showing colder air arriving behind the
Sunday system from the north with a large surface high setting up
over B.C. It is too soon to know if this cold air mass will make it
into Western Washington but with moisture in the vicinity and a
closed low over the region, snow levels could be quite low. The
forecast indicates snow levels down to 1000 feet by Monday/Tuesday.
Will need to monitor this possible shift to a colder pattern knowing
the longer range models have a well known cold bias due to complex
terrain.  Mercer

&&

.HYDROLOGY from the previous discussion...
Any additional rain through Saturday should not be enough to
produce flooding on any area river. A stronger storm may bring a
decent amount of rain this weekend with lowering snow levels. The
Skokomish river would probably be the only river with a slight
chance of flooding by late Saturday and Sunday. Mercer

&&

.AVIATION...An upper ridge over the northeast Pacific is
forecast to move east over Western Washington Tuesday morning.
Northwest flow aloft easing through the night. The ridge will
continue inland late Tuesday as an upper trough approaches the coast
Tuesday night with increasing southwest flow aloft. At the surface,
onshore flow will continue to ease overnight as a ridge of high
pressure off the coast shifts onshore into Western Washington. A
Pacific frontal system is expected to approach the coast Tuesday
night. The air mass is moist and stable.

Areas of low and mid clouds this evening. Low clouds should fill in
overnight, especially over the interior, as pressure gradients ease.
Low clouds should lift and break up a bit Tuesday afternoon.

KSEA...Scattered to broken mix of low and mid level clouds this
evening with lower MVFR low clouds solidifying after 07z. Light
winds less than 5 knots becoming south 5-10 knots 16z-20z
Tuesday. Buehner

&&

.MARINE...A ridge of high pressure offshore is expected to move
over western Washington Tuesday morning. Low level onshore flow
easing overnight.

West swell around 20 ft this evening to gradually subside through
Tuesday.

A Pacific frontal system 900 nm off the coast this evening is
forecast to move onshore Tuesday night. Gales possible for the
Coastal Waters. Small craft advisory winds likely for all inland
area waters with this system.

Higher pressure is expected to rebuild over the area Wednesday and
Thursday. The next Pacific frontal system is forecast to reach
western Washington Friday. Buehner

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...High Surf Advisory in effect until 11 PM tonight for the
	 Central Coast.

PZ...Small Craft Advisories are in effect for the Coastal Waters
	 and west entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

 	 Gale Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday
	 evening for the Coastal Waters.

 	 Small Craft Advisory for rough bar in effect until 7 AM
 	 Tuesday for the Grays Harbor Bar.

&&

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An illustrated version of this forecast discussion can be seen at
www.weather.gov/seattle/gafd/latest_webafd.html

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 28, 6:17 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySEW5 hr
Nov 29, 2:35 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW54 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Washington, 2016Every gale warning in 2016

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.