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Gale Warning 113, NWS Seattle, WA

December 15, 2016

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Dec 15, 2016, 2:21 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2016, 6:00 PM 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 15, 2016, 2:21 AM PST (10:21 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2016, 6:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 16, 2016, 12:00 PM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

792 
WHUS76 KSEW 151021
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
221 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

PZZ133-151830-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0075.161216T0000Z-161217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0113.161216T0200Z-161216T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
221 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST
FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST FRIDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 20 TO 35 KNOTS WITH WINDS WAVES 
  3 TO 6 FEET. STRONGEST WINDS AND HIGHEST SEAS NORTH OF THE SAN 
  JUAN ISLANDS. 

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.

&&

$$


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5 follow-up statements
766 
WHUS76 KSEW 151649
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
849 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

PZZ133-160100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.161215T1649Z-161216T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0113.161216T0200Z-161216T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
849 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST FRIDAY...

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

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO
  35 KNOTS TONIGHT AND CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. WIND
  WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET. STRONGEST WINDS AND
  HIGHEST SEAS NORTH OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130>132-150-160100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.161216T0200Z-161216T2000Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
849 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS AND WAVES...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-160100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.161216T0200Z-161216T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 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-
849 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4
  FEET. WEST SWELL 4 FEET AT 8 TO 10 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.

&&

$$


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925 
WHUS76 KSEW 152243
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
243 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

PZZ133-160645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0113.161216T0200Z-161216T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
243 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST FRIDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 
  35 KNOTS TONIGHT AND CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. WIND 
  WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET. STRONGEST WINDS AND 
  HIGHEST SEAS NORTH OF THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-160645-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.161216T0200Z-161216T2000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
243 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST FRIDAY...

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

* WINDS...NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130>132-150-160645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.161216T0200Z-161216T2000Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
243 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND WAVES...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-160645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.161216T0200Z-161216T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 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-
243 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 
  FEET. WEST SWELL 4 FEET AT 8 TO 10 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.

&&

$$


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701 
WHUS76 KSEW 160439
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
839 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

PZZ133-161245-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
839 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT
  AND CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 3
  TO 6 FEET. STRONGEST WINDS AND HIGHEST SEAS NORTH OF THE SAN
  JUAN ISLANDS.

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>132-150-161245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
839 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS AND WAVES...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-161245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 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-
839 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 
  FEET. WEST SWELL 4 FEET AT 8 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-161245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
839 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 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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945 
WHUS76 KSEW 161032
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
232 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

PZZ133-161845-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
232 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES
  BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-161845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2300Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
232 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130>132-150-161845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
232 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WINDS AND WAVES...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-161845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 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-
232 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 
  FEET. WEST SWELL 4 FEET AT 8 TO 10 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.

&&

$$


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206 
WHUS76 KSEW 161703
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
903 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

PZZ133-170115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0297.161216T2000Z-161217T0200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
903 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO
  25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2
  TO 4 FT IN THE AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130>132-150-162000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
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-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
903 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WINDS AND WAVES...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BEFORE
  EASING THIS AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET...SUBSIDING 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-162000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 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-
903 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BEFORE EASING THIS
  AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET...SUBSIDING IN THE AFTERNOON.
  WEST SWELL 4 FEET AT 8 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-162300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0296.000000T0000Z-161216T2300Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
903 AM PST FRI DEC 16 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 8:18 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW7 hr
Dec 15, 3:03 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan33 hr
Dec 15, 8:49 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW30 hr

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