Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2016

Gale Warning 92, NWS Seattle, WA

November 10, 2016

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Nov 10, 2016, 8:34 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 11, 2016, 2:41 PM PST. It was in force for 24 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 10, 2016, 8:34 PM PST (04:34 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 11, 2016, 2:41 PM PST
Expired
Nov 12, 2016, 3:00 PM PST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

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MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
834 PM PST THU NOV 10 2016

PZZ170-173-176-111245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0271.000000T0000Z-161112T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0062.161112T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0092.161112T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
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-
834 PM PST THU NOV 10 2016

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

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WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH WIND WAVES 3 TO 6
  FEET. WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT AND BECOMING
  SOUTHERLY.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 14 TO 17 FEET WITH A
  PERIOD OF 15 SECONDS FRIDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-111245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0271.000000T0000Z-161112T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0062.161112T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0092.161112T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
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-
834 PM PST THU NOV 10 2016

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

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WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET.
  WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT AND BECOMING
  SOUTHERLY.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 12 TO 15 FEET WITH A
  PERIOD OF 15 SECONDS FRIDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-111245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.161111T0434Z-161112T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
834 PM PST THU NOV 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
PST FRIDAY NIGHT...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 115 AM FRIDAY MORNING.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...STRONG...AROUND 145 PM FRIDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-111245-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0062.161112T0600Z-161112T1800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
834 PM PST THU NOV 10 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KT WITH WIND WAVES 4 TO
  6 FEET POSSIBLE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV
8 follow-up statements
645 
WHUS76 KSEW 111650
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
850 AM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

PZZ170-173-176-120100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0271.000000T0000Z-161112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.161112T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
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-
850 AM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 30 KT TODAY RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-120100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0271.000000T0000Z-161112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.161112T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
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-
850 AM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 30 KT TODAY RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-120100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0044.161111T1650Z-161112T1200Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
850 AM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...

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

* WAVES/SEAS...WESTERLY SWELL 10 FT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-120100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
850 AM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...STRONG...AROUND 145 PM FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-120100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0062.161112T0600Z-161112T1800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
850 AM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND POSSIBLY AS STRONG AS 25 TO 35
  KT WITH WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV
987 
WHUS76 KSEW 112241
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
241 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-120645-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0271.000000T0000Z-161112T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0092.161111T2241Z-161112T1800Z/
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-
241 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ENDED...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-120645-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161111T2241Z-161113T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
241 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS ENDED...

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-120645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161111T2241Z-161112T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0093.161112T1500Z-161113T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
241 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS...EASTERLY WIND 15 TO 30 KT TONIGHT BECOMING WESTERLY 25
  TO 35 KT ON SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-120645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161111T2241Z-161112T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0062.161112T0600Z-161112T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0092.161112T0600Z-161113T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
241 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. THE GALE WATCH
IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING RISING TO 25 TO
  35 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-120645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161112T0600Z-161113T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
241 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT THEN
  BECOMING NORTHWESTERLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-120645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.161112T1200Z-161113T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
241 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-120645-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-161112T1200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
241 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 2 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 230 PM SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

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639 
WHUS76 KSEW 120446
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
846 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

PZZ132-133-121300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161112T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0092.161112T0446Z-161113T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
846 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS ENDED...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-121300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161112T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0093.161112T1500Z-161113T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
846 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...EASTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING WESTERLY
  25 TO 35 KNOTS LATE SATURDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-121300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161112T1800Z/
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-
846 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY
  SATURDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-121300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-161113T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
846 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 2 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 230 PM SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-121300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161112T0446Z-161113T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
846 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT TONIGHT THEN
  BECOMING NORTHWESTERLY SATURDAY NORTH PORTION.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-121300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
846 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY ON
  SATURDAY. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-121300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.161112T1200Z-161113T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
846 PM PST FRI NOV 11 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS ON
  SATURDAY...STRONGEST DURING THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY
  AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
658 
WHUS76 KSEW 121015
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
215 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

PZZ131-121815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161112T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0093.161112T1700Z-161113T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
215 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EASTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING WESTERLY
  25 TO 35 KNOTS AFTER 9 AM THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-121815-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161112T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0063.161113T1600Z-161114T0500Z/
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-
215 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY
  DURING THE MORNING...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON SUNDAY...SOUTH TO
  SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL RISE AGAIN 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-121815-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
215 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-121815-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-161113T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
215 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 230 PM TODAY.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 300 AM SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-121815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
215 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEASTERLY WIND 15 TO 30 KT...BECOMING NORTHWESTERLY
  THIS AFTERNOON NORTH PORTION.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-121815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.161112T1200Z-161113T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
215 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...STRONGEST
  DURING THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-121815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
215 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY DURING
  THE MORNING. 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
592 
WHUS76 KSEW 121016
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
216 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

PZZ131-121830-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161112T1700Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0093.161112T1700Z-161113T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
216 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WIND AND WAVES...EASTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING WESTERLY 
  25 TO 35 KNOTS AFTER 9 AM THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET 
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-121830-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161112T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0063.161113T1600Z-161114T0500Z/
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-
216 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY 
  DURING THE MORNING...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON SUNDAY...SOUTH TO 
  SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL RISE AGAIN 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-121830-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
216 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-121830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-161113T1400Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
216 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 230 PM TODAY.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 300 AM SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-121830-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
216 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEASTERLY WIND 15 TO 30 KT...BECOMING NORTHWESTERLY 
  THIS AFTERNOON NORTH PORTION. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-121830-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.161112T1200Z-161113T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
216 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...STRONGEST 
  DURING THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-121830-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
216 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY DURING 
  THE MORNING. 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
561 
WHUS76 KSEW 121653
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
853 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

PZZ131-130000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161112T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0093.161112T1653Z-161113T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ENDED...

* WIND AND WAVES...EASTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING WESTERLY 
  25 TO 35 KNOTS AFTER 9 AM THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET 
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-130100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161112T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161112T2000Z-161113T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0063.161113T1600Z-161114T0500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
853 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM PST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY 
  DURING THE MORNING...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON SUNDAY...SOUTH TO 
  SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL RISE AGAIN 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
853 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING
  SOUTHWESTERLY. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-130100-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-161113T1400Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
853 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 230 PM TODAY.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 300 AM SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
853 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEASTERLY WIND 15 TO 30 KT...BECOMING NORTHWESTERLY
  THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
853 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS...STRONGEST 
  DURING THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY DURING 
  THE MORNING. 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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV
163 
WHUS76 KSEW 121920
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1120 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

PZZ135-130000-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
1120 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

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

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-130330-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161112T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161112T2000Z-161113T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0063.161113T1600Z-161114T0500Z/
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-
1120 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY 
  DURING THE MORNING...EASING BY MIDDAY. ON SUNDAY...SOUTH TO 
  SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL RISE AGAIN 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1120 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS 25 TO 35 KNOTS BECOMING 
  SOUTHWESTERLY. WIND WAVES 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1120 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* WIND AND WAVES...EASTERLY WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING WESTERLY 
  25 TO 35 KNOTS AFTER 9 AM THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET 
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-130330-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-161113T1400Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
1120 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 230 PM TODAY.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...AROUND 300 AM SUNDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
1120 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEASTERLY WIND 15 TO 30 KT...BECOMING NORTHWESTERLY 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-130000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1120 AM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY DURING 
  THE MORNING. 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.

&&

$$


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656 
WHUS76 KSEW 122300
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

PZZ132-130700-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161113T0000Z-161113T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0064.161114T0000Z-161114T1200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. A GALE
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KT EASING THIS EVENING. WIND BECOMING
  SOUTHEAST SUNDAY AND POSSIBLY INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-130700-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0064.161114T0000Z-161114T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING. A GALE
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT EASING THIS EVENING. WIND
  BECOMING SOUTHEAST SUNDAY AND POSSIBLY INCREASING TO 25 TO 35
  KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-130600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.161113T0000Z-161113T0600Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WIND 15 TO 30 KT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-130300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-130000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ENDED...

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-130700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0063.161113T1600Z-161114T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0094.161113T1600Z-161114T0600Z/
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-
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS
NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KT SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-130700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-161114T0200Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* COMBINED SEAS...10 OR 11 FT TONIGHT SUBSIDING TO 8 FT SUNDAY.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH BECOMING MODERATE.

* TIME OF FIRST EBB...AROUND 3 AM SUNDAY MORNING.

* TIME OF SECOND EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 315 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-130300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-161113T0300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
300 PM PST SAT NOV 12 2016

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

* WINDS...WEST WIND 15 TO 25 KT 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.

&&

$$

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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 10, 8:30 PM PST, 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 10, 8:30 PM PST, 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
830 PM PST Thu Nov 10 2016

.SYNOPSIS...An upper level ridge and low level offshore flow will
produce dry and mild weather through Friday morning. A cold front
will spread rain onto the coast on Friday afternoon, then across
the rest of western Washington on Friday night and Saturday.
Another frontal system will bring rain Sunday afternoon through
Monday morning. Unsettled weather will continue the first half of
next week, followed by cooler and more settled weather in the second
half of next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...The large upper level ridge centered over MT this
evening will continue shifting E tonight, which will allow the slow
moving cold front just offshore to finally move inland across W WA
Friday afternoon and night. Despite high clouds streaming over the
area on Friday, the air mass may still be warm enough eke out one
last 60 degree day at Sea-Tac, which would set a record for number
of days of 60+ for November.

The leading edge of the front has just moved over the N coast this
evening and a little light rain has fallen over Quillayute. Models
remain consistent and do not have the front making much headway
inland until later Friday afternoon. Rain is expected to develop
along the coast Friday afternoon then spread inland Friday night.
Rainfall amounts won't be all that heavy with about an inch expected
on the coast and 2 to 4 tenths over the interior through Saturday
afternoon. It will become windy in spots along the coast and over
the N interior Friday night and Saturday morning as the surface low
associated with the front moves E across the N interior.

Satellite imagery doesn't indicate a lot of shower activity going on
offshore behind the front. The NAM Bufr sounding for KSEA indicates
the post-frontal air mass over W WA will be fairly stable Saturday
afternoon, so showers shouldn't be more than scattered at best. The
only exception would be some convergence zone activity Saturday
afternoon and evening mainly over N Puget Sound and Snohomish
county, indicated by both the GFS and NAM.

The break between frontal systems won't be very long. A weak flat
upper level shortwave ridge will move across W WA Saturday night for
a short lull in rain. Light rain from the next frontal system should
spread over W WA Sunday morning then continue over the area through
Sunday night. A trailing system may give another short period of
rain on Monday. The GFS is advertising the Sunday system to be much
wetter, with over 2 inches of rain for the Olympics and north
Cascades. The Canadian and ECMWF models are lighter. Kam

.LONG TERM...Previous discussion from the 350 PM AFD...Models agree
at bringing a bona fide upper trough axis across western Washington
around next Wednesday, which should be accompanied by showers and
cooler temperatures that should be back to within a few degrees of
seasonal norms. Snow levels will also be falling into the 2500-4000
foot range next Wednesday.

However, models disagree with how we make the preceding
transition on Tuesday. The 12z ECMWF takes low pressure and wetter
weather east-northeastward through Oregon, leaving western
Washington on the sidelines of more active weather on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the 18z GFS takes a 993-995 mb low NE across Cape
Flattery with more rain and wind on Tuesday night than shown by
the ECMWF.

Upper ridging should rebound on Thursday, with drying low-level
offshore flow and a trend in the forecast toward lower rain
chances.		Haner

&&

.AVIATION...Upper level high pressure shifting eastward as a trough
approaches the Pacific Northwest. The slow moving trough and
associated surface low will swing through the area Friday night.
High level overcast by midnight and prevail through Friday. Surface
or near surface based moisture will give areas of IFR stratus along
the coast and local IFR stratus or fog over some interior areas. The
southwest interior and river valleys will be the most prone to IFR
fog tonight. Other areas will probably only get brief periods of fog
as the overcast will interfere with fog development in most areas.

KSEA...VFR conditions with overcast skies at 20k ft prior to
midnight. This will interfere with fog development and will plan to
removed IFR fog restriction with the 06z TAF, however, will keep a
tempo for the 12-15z group for an IFR low stratus deck indicated by
GFS LAMP guidance. Confidence is low with regards to timing and
duration of any IFR stratus or fog later tonight/early Friday
morning but satellite trends showing increasing high clouds suggest
less chance of IFR conditions. dtm

&&

.MARINE...A slow moving frontal system will bring southeasterly small
craft advisory strength winds to the coastal waters tonight through
Friday afternoon, increasing to 30 kt over the outer portion of the
waters by afternoon. Westerly swell around 10 feet will build to 12
feet by Friday morning.

A deeper surface low is forecast to develop and move northeast
across the waters Friday night. Gale force southerly winds are
likely over coastal waters Friday night with a gale warning now in
effect. Gale force winds are possible a little later at the east
entrance and over the northern inland waters. A gale watch is in
effect for these areas with a little more uncertainty.

Post frontal flow through the Strait and in Puget Sound will bring
small craft advisory level winds to those waters late Friday night
and Saturday morning. Another strong front is possible Sunday.
dtm/CHB

&&

.HYDROLOGY...A relatively wet frontal system Sunday afternoon and
Sunday night could potentially cause flooding on the flood-prone
Skokomish River. Otherwise, river flooding is not expected for the
next 7 days.

USGS landslide indices have now fallen just below thresholds for
the occurrence of shallow landslides, based on rainfall data at
Puget Sound area airport stations. However, locations further
north toward Bellingham and along the coast have received
considerably more rain in recent days and likely still carry a
landslide threat in favored locations. 	Haner

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Small craft advisory coast through Friday.
     Gale warning coast Friday night.
     Gale watch east entrance, and northern inland waters Friday
     night through Saturday morning.
     Small craft advisory for rough Grays Harbor bar.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 11, 4:11 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan35 hr
Nov 11, 8:50 AM PSTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasSEW6 hr
Nov 11, 2:41 PM PSTGale WarningSEW24 hr
Nov 11, 2:41 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW48 hr
Nov 11, 2:41 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW21 hr

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Sources

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