Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2016

Gale Warning 90, NWS Seattle, WA

November 4, 2016

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Nov 4, 2016, 2:58 AM PDT. It took effect at Nov 4, 2016, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 17 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 4, 2016, 2:58 AM PDT (09:58 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 4, 2016, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
Nov 5, 2016, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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WHUS76 KSEW 040958
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

PZZ156-041800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-161104T1300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.161104T1300Z-161105T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.A.0060.161105T0600Z-161105T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 12 FEET AT 14 SECONDS EARLY THIS MORNING.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS BY THIS EVENING. WINDS
  EASING 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-041800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.161104T0958Z-161105T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-161104T1300Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0060.161105T0600Z-161105T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161105T0100Z-161105T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 16 TO 19 FEET WITH A
  DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14 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.

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

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH
FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ150-041800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T0100Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0060.161105T0600Z-161105T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161105T0100Z-161105T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 16 TO 19 FEET WITH A
  DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-041800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161104T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0060.161105T0100Z-161105T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161104T1900Z-161105T0900Z/
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-
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHERLY 25 TO
  35 KNOTS AROUND NOON. 

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 15 TO 18 FEET BUILDING TO 18 TO 21
  FEET TONIGHT WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14 SECONDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-041800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-161105T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.161105T0100Z-161105T1300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* SWELL...WESTERLY 12 FEET.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...13 SECONDS.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-041800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.161104T2100Z-161106T0100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON
  AND TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS EVENING. 

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-041800-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.161104T2100Z-161106T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON
  AND TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS EVENING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET BY THIS EVENING.

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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-041800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-161105T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
258 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS OCCASIONALLY COVERING THE 
  BAR. 

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 745 AM PDT TODAY.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 745 PM PDT 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
4 follow-up statements
574 
WHUS76 KSEW 041551
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
851 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

PZZ150-153-050000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161105T0100Z-161105T0900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
851 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 16 TO 19 FEET WITH A 
  DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-050000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161104T1900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161104T1900Z-161105T0900Z/
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-
851 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHERLY 25 TO 
  35 KNOTS AROUND NOON. 

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 15 TO 18 FEET BUILDING TO 18 TO 21 
  FEET TONIGHT WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14 SECONDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-050000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-161105T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.161105T0100Z-161105T1300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
851 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* SWELL...WESTERLY 12 FEET.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...13 SECONDS.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT.

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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-050000-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-161105T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
851 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS OCCASIONALLY COVERING THE 
  BAR. 

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 745 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 830 AM PDT SATURDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-050000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.161104T2100Z-161106T0100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
851 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS EVENING. 

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-050000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.161104T2100Z-161106T0100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
851 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS EVENING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET BY THIS EVENING.

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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-050000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
851 AM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* SEAS...WEST SWELL 12 FEET AT 14 SECONDS EARLY THIS MORNING.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS BY THIS EVENING. WINDS 
  EASING 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.

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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
244 
WHUS76 KSEW 042146
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

PZZ150-153-050600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161104T2146Z-161105T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS 
  TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 16 TO 20 FEET WITH A
  DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-050600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-161105T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.161104T2200Z-161105T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS CANCELLED...

* SWELL...WESTERLY BUILDING TO 13 TO 15 FEET.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...14 SECONDS.

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-050600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 14 TO 17 FEET AT 14 SECONDS.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-050600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-161106T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161105T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING 25 TO 35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-050600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161105T0500Z-161105T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON
  AND TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE THIS EVENING.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 3 TO 6 FEET.

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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-050600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
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-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 17 TO 20 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD
  OF 14 SECONDS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-050600-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.161105T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-050600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-161107T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS OCCASIONALLY COVERING THE 
  BAR. 

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 745 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 830 AM PDT SATURDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-050600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
246 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$


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213 
WHUS76 KSEW 050354
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
854 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

PZZ133-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T0500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.161105T0500Z-161105T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
854 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS EVENING RISING TO 25
  TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT.

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
854 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
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-
854 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 16 TO 20 FEET WITH A 
  DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-161107T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
854 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS OCCASIONALLY COVERING THE 
  BAR. 

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 745 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 830 AM PDT SATURDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
854 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
854 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
854 PM PDT FRI NOV 4 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* SWELL...WESTERLY BUILDING TO 13 TO 15 FEET.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...14 SECONDS.

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$


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114 
WHUS76 KSEW 051057
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
357 AM PDT SAT NOV 5 2016

PZZ132-133-051700-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.161105T1200Z-161105T1700Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
357 AM PDT SAT NOV 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EARLY THIS
  MORNING...SUBSIDING TO 15 TO 30 KNOTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE
  MORNING...BECOMING 5 TO 20 KNOTS IN THE 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-051900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0042.161105T1200Z-161107T0100Z/
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-
357 AM PDT SAT NOV 5 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS EARLY THIS
  MORNING...EASING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS BY MID-MORNING.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 17 TO 20 FEET WITH A
  DOMINANT PERIOD OF 13 SECONDS EARLY...SUBSIDING TO 14 TO 16 FEET
  WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 14 SECONDS.

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 FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS MEANS THAT WAVES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT. MARINERS SHOULD AVOID
SHOALING AREAS. LONG PERIOD SWELL CAN SHARPEN INTO LARGE BREAKING
WAVES IN SHOALING AREAS. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR WAVES TO BREAK MUCH
FARTHER FROM SHOALING AREAS THAN IS NORMALLY EXPERIENCED.
REMEMBER...BREAKING WAVES CAN EASILY CAPSIZE EVEN LARGER VESSELS.

&&

$$

PZZ130-051900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0042.161105T1200Z-161107T0100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
357 AM PDT SAT NOV 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST
SUNDAY. 

* SWELL...WESTERLY 13 TO 15 FEET.

* DOMINANT PERIOD...14 SECONDS.

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY BEFORE EASING TO 5 TO 15 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-051900-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-161107T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
357 AM PDT SAT NOV 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 15 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...SEVERE WITH BREAKERS OCCASIONALLY COVERING THE 
  BAR. 

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 830 AM PDT THIS MORNING.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 830 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
357 AM PDT SAT NOV 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-051200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0264.000000T0000Z-161105T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
357 AM PDT SAT NOV 5 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$


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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 Nov 3, 9:22 PM PDT, 5 hours 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 3, 9:22 PM PDT, 5 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
922 PM PDT Thu Nov 3 2016

.SYNOPSIS...An upper ridge will bring sunshine to Western Washington
Friday. The next front will arrive Saturday for a return to rainy
weather, followed by showers Sunday. Moist southwest flow will bring
more rainy weather to Western Washington at times next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Today turned out mostly sunny, with highs in the 60s.
Tomorrow will be similar, with patchy fog in the morning and highs
in the low 60s. The baroclinic band offshore that is visible in
satellite imagery will move slowly across the forecast area Friday
night through Saturday night. This system will bring 1 to 3 inches
of rain to the coast and Olympics, 1 to 2 inches to the Cascades,
and 0.25 to 0.75 inch to the interior lowlands. The snow level will
be 7000 to 8000 ft as the system moves through.

A fast moving upper trough follows Sunday. Skies will be cloudy and
most areas will have showers in the morning, tapering in the
afternoon. Temperatures will fall a few degrees each day but remain
above average for this time of year.

.LONG TERM...Models are not in particularly good agreement about when
the next rainy period will arrive. They all have a conveyor belt of
moisture offshore, heading into Vancouver Island, for the first part
of the week. However it's not exactly clear when this conveyor belt
will shift east enough to bring rain to Western Washington. Ideas
common to all the models include: some parts of the area, coast and
north most likely, will get some rain on Monday; a cold front will
sweep through the area Tuesday night; showers will follow Wednesday
with perhaps some drying after that. Have tried to include this
sequence in the grids and forecasts but confidence is not high. Burke

&&

.HYDROLOGY...Dry conditions through Friday will allow rivers across
the forecast area to fall, but more rain over the weekend and next
week will again bring rises. At this time flooding is not expected.

Record rainfall in the month of October has left area soils very wet
and susceptible to shallow landslides in favored locations. The USGS-
based accumulative precipitation and soil wetness indices are
currently above thresholds for landslides and have been for quite a
few days now. Isolated landslides have occurred and may continue to
occur...with or without significant rainfall. If we do get
significant rainfall under these conditions...there will be
increased chances of triggering multiple landslides.

&&

.AVIATION...Upper level trough offshore with upper level ridge
to the east giving southwesterly flow aloft over Western Washington.
Light offshore flow at the lower levels. areas of ceilings below 200
feet and visibilities below 1/2sm in fog developing over the
Southwest Interior after 08z, dissipating by 18z. Increasing
mid/high level moisture Friday afternoon.

KSEA...A few high clouds overnight with increasing mid/high level
moisture Friday afternoon. Patchy fog over the sound and in the
valleys to the east of the terminal 12z-16z. At this point fog does
not look to be deep enough to make its way into the airport.
Light northeast wind becoming southeast Friday morning. Felton

&&

.MARINE...Surface high pressure over the waters tonight will
weaken on Friday as a cold front approaches the area. The cold front
will move across the coastal waters late Friday night and the
interior waters Saturday morning. Gales are possible over the
coastal waters ahead of and with the front. A weak surface trough
will follow the cold front. Another frontal system will impact the
area Sunday night and Monday. Felton

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
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 Friday evening through Saturday
	 morning for the coastal waters.

 	 Small Craft Advisory for rough bar in effect until 6 PM
	 Friday for the Grays Harbor Bar.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 4, 2:58 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW29 hr
Nov 4, 4:37 AM PDTFlood WatchSEWMason36 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Washington, 2016Every gale warning in 2016

Sources

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