Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2016

Gale Warning 111, NWS Seattle, WA

December 9, 2016

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Dec 9, 2016, 8:44 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 10, 2016, 3:09 AM PST. It was in force for 18 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, 2016, 8:44 AM PST (16:44 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2016, 3:09 AM PST
Expired
Dec 10, 2016, 9:34 PM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

337 
WHUS76 KSEW 091644
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
844 AM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

PZZ132-100045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161210T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.A.0073.161210T1400Z-161211T0200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
844 AM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL INCREASE
  TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-100045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161210T0800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0073.161210T1800Z-161211T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0111.161210T0800Z-161211T0500Z/
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-
844 AM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM PST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM PST SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

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

* COMBINED SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET...BUILDING TO 10 TO 14 FEET THIS 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-100045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161210T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0111.161210T0800Z-161211T0500Z/
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-
844 AM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM PST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM PST SATURDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS...8 TO 11 FEET BUILDING TO 10 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-133-134-100045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161210T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
844 AM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS OF WINDS 15 TO 25
  KNOTS. SOUTHEAST WINDS RISING OT 20 TO 30 KNOTS ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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6 follow-up statements
510 
WHUS76 KSEW 092208
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
208 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-100615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161210T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0111.161210T1200Z-161211T0500Z/
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-
208 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT.

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING 25 TO 35 KNOTS SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-100615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.161209T2208Z-161211T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
208 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

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

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

* SEAS...WESTERLY SWELL 10 TO 12 FEET. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 1245 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...STRONG...AROUND 115 AM SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-100615-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.161210T0300Z-161210T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
208 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  DURING THE EVENING...SWITCHING TO SOUTHWESTERLY EARLY SATURDAY
  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>134-100615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
208 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL INCREASE TO 15 TO
  30 KNOTS ON SATURDAY. WINDS IN THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN STRAIT
  WILL TURN WESTERLY AFTER MIDNIGHT...THEN BECOME SOUTHEASTERLY
  AGAIN SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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079 
WHUS76 KSEW 100523
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

PZZ150-153-156-101330-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0111.161210T1200Z-161211T0500Z/
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-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS
FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT TO 10 NM UNTIL 6 PM PST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* COMBINED SEAS...9 TO 11 FEET...BUILDING TO 12 TO 14 FEET
  SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WIND...LOCALIZED AND SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS OVERNIGHT...
  BECOMING WIDESPREAD SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-100630-
/O.CAN.KSEW.RB.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-161211T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IS CANCELLED FOR THE GRAYS
HARBOR BAR...

SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME ROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...LATE SATURDAY
AFTERNOON AT THE EARLIEST. THUS...THE ADVISORY WILL LIKELY BE
REISSUED SHOWING A LATER START TIME OF ROUGH BAR CONDITIONS.

$$

PZZ170-173-176-101330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161210T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0111.161210T1200Z-161211T0500Z/
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-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO CAPE SHOALWATER FROM 10 NM OUT TO 60 NM
UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM PST SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET...BUILDING TO 12 TO 15 FEET
  SATURDAY.

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...RISING TO GALE FORCE
  SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-101330-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...8 TO 10 FEET.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT...AND THEN
  RISING BACK INTO THE 15 TO 25 KNOT RANGE ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-101330-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD
CANAL UNTIL 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WAVES WILL ALSO BUILD TO 2 TO 4 FEET
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-101330-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL EASE
  OVERNIGHT...AND THEN RISE BACK INTO THE 15 TO 25 KNOT RANGE ON
  SATURDAY. WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT
  BEFORE BUILDING BACK TO 2 TO 4 FEET ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-101330-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL U.S. STRAIT
OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE EAST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  ON SATURDAY. WAVES WILL ALSO BUILD TO 2 TO 4 FEET ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-101330-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS UNTIL 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...EASTERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL EASE AND
  BECOMING SOUTHERLY OVERNIGHT. EXPECT SOUTHERLY WINDS TO RISE TO
  15 TO 25 KNOTS ON SATURDAY. WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO
  SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT BEFORE BUILDING BACK TO 2 TO 4 FEET ON
  SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-101330-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
923 PM PST FRI DEC 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET
UNTIL 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL EASE
  OVERNIGHT...AND THEN RISE BACK INTO THE 15 TO 25 KNOT RANGE ON
  SATURDAY. WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT
  BEFORE BUILDING BACK TO 2 TO 4 FEET ON SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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465 
WHUS76 KSEW 101109
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

PZZ170-173-176-101915-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161210T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0111.161210T1109Z-161211T0600Z/
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-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE
FLATTERY TO CAPE SHOALWATER FROM 10 NM OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 13 TO 16 FEET THIS
  EVENING.

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING AND BECOME WEST LATE
  THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-101915-
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0036.161211T0000Z-161211T1800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAYS
HARBOR BAR FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS...8 TO 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 10 TO 13 FEET LATE
  TODAY. 

* BAR CONDITION...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH LATE TODAY.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 115 PM PST TODAY...AND IT WILL BE
  STRONG. 

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 145 AM PST SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-101915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
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-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS
FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT TO 10 NM UNTIL 6 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...9 OR 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING WESTERLY 15 TO 30
  KNOTS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-101915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD
CANAL UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN PERSIST DURING MUCH OF TONIGHT. WAVES
  WILL ALSO BUILD TO 1 TO 4 FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-101915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  THIS MORNING AND THEN PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT. WAVES WILL BUILD
  TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-101915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL U.S. STRAIT
OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...WINDS WILL RISE FROM THE WEST AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  THIS EVENING. WAVES WILL ALSO BUILD 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-101915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  THIS MORNING AND THEN PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT. WAVES WILL BUILD
  TO 1 TO 4 FEET THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-101915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL
6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS BY
  MIDDAY AND THEN PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT. WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2
  TO 4 FEET BY MIDDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-101915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
309 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO
THE U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...8 OR 9 FEET...IN WESTERLY SWELL...BUILDING TO 10
  FEET TONIGHT.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY AND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING
  BEFORE EASING LATER 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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV
322 
WHUS76 KSEW 101638
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

PZZ170-173-176-110045-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-161211T0600Z/
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-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 13 TO 16 FEET THIS 
  EVENING. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING AND BECOME WEST LATE 
  THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-110045-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0036.161210T1638Z-161211T1800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...NEAR 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 TO 13 FEET LATE
  TODAY.

* BAR CONDITION...MOSTLY ROUGH.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 115 PM PST TODAY...AND IT WILL BE 
  STRONG. 

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 145 AM PST SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-110045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
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-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS...BECOMING WESTERLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-110045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T0200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...AROUND 10 FEET.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY AND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS MORNING 
  BEFORE EASING LATER 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-110045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  DURING THE MORNING AND THEN PERSIST DURING MUCH OF TONIGHT. WIND
  WAVES BUILDING 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-110045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  THIS MORNING...BECOMING WEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT.
  WAVES WILL BUILD TO 2 TO 5 FEET THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-110045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST WINDS RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING
  WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-110045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL RISE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  THIS MORNING AND THEN PERSIST THROUGH TONIGHT. WIND WAVES
  BUILDING 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-110045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
838 AM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS RISING TO 15 TO 25
  KNOTS...PERSISTING THROUGH TONIGHT. NORTHWEST WINDS NORTH PART
  LATE TONIGHT. WAVES WILL BUILD 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
888 
WHUS76 KSEW 102158
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

PZZ150-110600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-161211T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* WIND...SOUTHWESTERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING WESTERLY THIS
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-110600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-161211T1200Z/
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-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET...BUILDING TO 13 TO 16 FEET THIS 
  EVENING. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING AND BECOME WEST LATE 
  THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-110600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-161212T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 13 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...MOSTLY ROUGH.

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 145 AM SUNDAY.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...STRONG...AROUND 215 PM SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-110600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...AROUND 10 FEET.

* WIND...SOUTHWESTERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING WESTERLY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-110600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0074.161212T0000Z-161213T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO
  4 FEET. WIND AND WAVES EASING SUNDAY MORNING. NORTHEAST WIND
  RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY WITH WIND
  WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 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.

A GALE WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN THE RISK OF GALE FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO
47 KNOTS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED...BUT THE SPECIFIC TIMING
AND/OR LOCATION IS STILL UNCERTAIN. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL LEAD TIME FOR MARINERS WHO MAY WISH TO CONSIDER ALTERING
THEIR PLANS.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-110600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET.

* WIND...SOUTHWESTERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS BECOMING WESTERLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-110600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES
  BUILDING 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-110600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES
  2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-110600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING WEST AFTER
  MIDNIGHT. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-110600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
158 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. NORTHWEST
  WIND NORTH PART LATE TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
810 
WHUS76 KSEW 110534
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

PZZ150-111345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-161211T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM
CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT TO 10 NM UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET SUNDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-111345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0111.000000T0000Z-161211T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161212T0200Z/
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-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE
FLATTERY TO CAPE SHOALWATER FROM 10 NM OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 6 PM
PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 11 FEET
  SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* WIND...WEST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-111345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0050.161211T0534Z-161211T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST
ENTRANCE TO THE U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA TO UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 13 FEET...IN WESTERLY SWELL...SUBSIDING TO
  7 TO 9 FEET SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...11 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-110645-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET...

WINDS HAVE EASED AND ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 21 KNOTS.

$$

PZZ153-156-111345-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS
FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT TO 10 NM UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET SUNDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WIND...WEST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-111345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0074.161212T0200Z-161213T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND
WATERS UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL EASE AND
  BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE ON SUNDAY. ANTICIPATE GALE FORCE
  NORTHERLY WINDS TO DEVELOP SUNDAY NIGHT. WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET
  WILL SUBSIDE TO 2 FEET OR LESS ON SUNDAY. EXPECT WAVES TO BUILD
  TO 3 TO 6 FEET SUNDAY 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-111345-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-161212T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE
GRAYS HARBOR UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET
  SUNDAY.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...BECOMING MODERATE SUNDAY. 

* FIRST MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 145 AM PST SUNDAY.

* SECOND MAXIMUM EBB...AROUND 215 PM PST SUNDAY. THE EBB WILL BE
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-111345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND
HOOD CANAL UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WIND OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL PERSIST
  OVERNIGHT. WAVES OF 1 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO PERSIST.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-111345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 
  2 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-111345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0293.000000T0000Z-161211T1400Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
934 PM PST SAT DEC 10 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING WEST AFTER 
  MIDNIGHT. 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.

&&

$$

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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, 3:38 AM PST, 5 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 9, 3:38 AM PST, 5 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
338 AM PST Fri Dec 9 2016

.SYNOPSIS...A warm front will continue to lift northward over the
area this morning with snow turning to rain along the front. Rainy
weather is expected to continue for much of the weekend as an upper
level low will pass over Western Washington Saturday and into
Sunday. Temperatures will remain mild this weekend before becoming
colder for the first half of next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Transition from snow over to rain is occurring rather
slowly this morning...but is occurring as obs from Chehalis and
Centralia show rain. Current radar shows that precip activity is
becoming a bit more scattered...particularly over southern third of
the CWA. Main forecast issue this morning is almost more of a
nowcasting issue...anticipating the speed of the transition over to
rain for portions of CWA that are still seeing snow. HRRR seems like
a good tool for this...putting the transition to rain in OLM between
3 and 4 AM...in Seattle between 4 and 5 AM and fairly widespread by
7 AM this morning.  All that being said...inherited timing looks to
be on track and will opt not to alter until reality says otherwise.

Once precip becomes rain it looks to stick around for the weekend.
This particular round of rainfall will linger for much of the day
today and into tonight before becoming more scattered by Saturday
morning. This will result in continued snow accumulations in the
mountains. Given the expected pacing of accumulations...inherited
winter weather advisory for snow looks good...as 12 hour
accumulations fall right in step with 12 hour advisory thresholds.

Upper level low pressure looks to move toward Western Washington
Saturday afternoon...bringing another round of organized precip to
the area. The low itself appears to be fairly progressive...but
lingering shortwave disturbances will keep rain in the forecast
through Sunday afternoon before things start to scatter out.  SMR

.LONG TERM...A frontal system looks to move through Western
Washington Monday with a return to colder temperatures behind it.
Although the origins of the system are over the Pacific...making it
seem mild...northeasterly surface pressure gradients look to open
the gates for more arctic air thanks to Fraser outflow. Current
model solutions hint at the prospect of tightest surface pressure
gradients occurring as the upper level system moves
through...raising some questions as to what for precip might take
during this period. With arctic air entering...as opposed to having
already been in place...leaning more toward rain at this time.
Granted...it may be a moot point...as this alignment seems to have
a pretty small window since chances of precip diminish in the
evening and gone by Monday night. Cold and dry conditions are
expected for the first half of next week as subfreezing low
temperatures look to return.  SMR

&&

.AVIATION...Weak high pres aloft will move slowly east, allowing
an upper level Low to approach the British Columbia coast. An
occluded front over far southwest WA will continue moving slowly
north-northeast, and is anticipated to reach Whatcom County late
tonight. Wly flow aloft will strengthen during the day. The low
level flow will grdlly become southerly across the entire area by
late tonight.

Meanwhile, expect widespread MVFR CIGS (areas of MVFR VSBYS) today.
There will be areas of -FZRA til about 1800 UTC (10 AM PST) and
localized IFR conditions (with the heavier snow).

KSEA...It looks like periods of light snow will will continue before
transitioning to rain about 1500 UTC (7 AM PST). There is a
possibility of brief -FZRA or sleet before the switch to just plain
rain. Additional snowfall amount is anticipated to be less than an
inch. Meanwhile, expect generally MVFR conditions today.
winds will be east or southeast near 10 knots or less.

&&

.MARINE...
An occluded front extended from a 992 MB Low off the northern tip of
Vancouver Island southeast to the southwest Washington coast.
This front will continue moving slowly north, reaching the U.S.
Georgia Strait late tonight. The flow will become southerly behind
the front.

A trough or weak cold front will move across the area on Saturday
for increased onshore or westerly flow. Onshore flow will persist on
Sunday before becoming northerly on Monday.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...No flooding is expected over the next week.

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...Winter Weather Advisory until 8 AM PST Friday for Admiralty
     Inlet Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-
     East Puget Sound Lowlands-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
     Everett and Vicinity-Lower Chehalis Valley Area-San Juan
     County-Seattle and Vicinity-Southwest Interior-Tacoma Area-
     Western Skagit County-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM PST Saturday for Cascades of
     Pierce and Lewis Counties-Cascades of Snohomish and King
     Counties-Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-Olympics.

     Winter Storm Warning until 8 AM PST Friday for Hood Canal Area.

     Winter Weather Advisory until noon PST Friday for Western
     Whatcom County.

PZ...Small Craft Advisories are in effect for all waters except
	 the Puget Sound/Hood Canal.

 	 Gale Watches are in effect for the coastal waters from Cape
	 Flattery to Cape Shoalwater from 10 NM out to 60 NM and
	 for the east entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca for
 	 Saturday.

&&

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Dec 9, 6:20 AM PST, 2 hours 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
620 AM PST FRI DEC 09 2016

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

0619 AM     SNOW             5 ESE BREMERTON         47.52N 122.61W
12/09/2016  M2.0 INCH        KITSAP             WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&
Local storm report, Dec 9, 6:30 AM PST, 2 hours 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
630 AM PST FRI DEC 09 2016

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

0629 AM     SNOW             3 S EDMONDS             47.78N 122.36W
12/09/2016  M2.2 INCH        SNOHOMISH          WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&
Local storm report, Dec 9, 6:51 AM PST, 1 hour 53 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
651 AM PST FRI DEC 09 2016

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

0650 AM     SNOW             3 WSW BELFAIR           47.43N 122.89W
12/09/2016  M2.5 INCH        MASON              WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&
Local storm report, Dec 9, 7:35 AM PST, 1 hour 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
735 AM PST FRI DEC 09 2016

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

0732 AM     SNOW             8 E CHEHALIS            46.65N 122.79W
12/09/2016  M2.9 INCH        LEWIS              WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            2.9 INCHES TOTAL SNOWFALL. CURRENTLY 32 DEGREES AND NO
            PRECIPITATION.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 9, 7:55 AM PST, 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
755 AM PST FRI DEC 09 2016

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

0747 AM     SNOW             3 W ARLINGTON           48.18N 122.20W
12/09/2016  U0.0 INCH        SNOHOMISH          WA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            RAIN AT MARYSVILLE. SNOW AT ARLINGTON AIRPORT. RAIN SNOW
            LINE IS BETWEEN MARYSVILLE AND SMOKEY POINT.

&&
Local storm report, Dec 9, 8:04 AM PST, 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
804 AM PST FRI DEC 09 2016

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

0610 AM     SNOW             2 SSE MILL CREEK        47.83N 122.19W
12/09/2016  M2.3 INCH        SNOHOMISH          WA   NWS EMPLOYEE

            SNOW FROM 9 PM 12/8 TO 6 AM 12/9. JUST CHANGED TO RAIN.

&&

JBB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 2:25 AM PSTGale WatchSEW6 hr
Dec 9, 10:05 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW6 hr
Dec 9, 1:24 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW14 hr
Dec 9, 2:08 PM PSTSmall Craft Advisory for Rough BarSEW7 hr

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Sources

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