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Gale Warning 3, NWS Seattle, WA

January 9, 2017

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jan 9, 2017, 2:51 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 10, 2017, 12:00 AM PST. It was in force for 36 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
Jan 9, 2017, 2:51 AM PST (10:51 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 10, 2017, 12:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 11, 2017, 12:00 PM PST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

221 
WHUS76 KSEW 091051
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

PZZ150-091900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY THIS MORNING...EASING
  AFTER SUNRISE. EAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS EARLY TUESDAY
  MORNING...RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS ON TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET TODAY...BUILDING TO 9 TO 12 FEET ON
  TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-091900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY THIS MORNING...EASING
  AFTER SUNRISE. NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS ON
  TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET TODAY...BUILDING TO 10 TO 13 FEET
  ON TUESDAY.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-091900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY THIS MORNING...EASING
  AFTER SUNRISE. EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND QUICKLY RISING TO 30 TO 40
  KNOTS LATE TONIGHT.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET EARLY THIS MORNING. 5 TO 7 FEET LATE
  TONIGHT AND TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-091900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING AFTER SUNRISE.
  NORTHEAST WIND DEVELOPING AND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS ON
  TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET THIS MORNING. 4 TO 6 FEET ON TUESDAY
  AND TUESDAY 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-091900-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS...EAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING NORTHEAST ON TUESDAY
  NIGHT.

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT...THEN 7 TO 11 FEET
  ON TUESDAY AND TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-091900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0001.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.

* WIND...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY THIS MORNING...EASING AFTER
  SUNRISE. NORTH TO NORTHEAST WIND RISING ON TUESDAY...POSSIBLY
  AS HIGH AS 25 TO 35 KNOTS THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET EARLY THIS MORNING...THEN SUBSIDING
  AFTER SUNRISE. BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET ON TUESDAY AND TUESDAY
  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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-091700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EARLY THIS MORNING...EASING
  AFTER SUNRISE.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET. SOUTHWEST SWELL 8 FEET AT 9
  SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-091900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T2300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

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

* WIND...SOUTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS EARLY THIS MORNING...EASING TO 15 TO
  25 KNOTS AFTER SUNRISE.

* WIND WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET AFTER
  SUNRISE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-091400-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170109T1400Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
251 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...SOUTH WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING TO 20 KNOTS OR LESS
  BEFORE SUNRISE.

* WIND WAVES...3 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
9 follow-up statements
368 
WHUS76 KSEW 091647
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
847 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

PZZ133-150-100100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
847 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST TO EAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS EARLY
  TUESDAY MORNING AND TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS LATER TUESDAY THROUGH
  TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...RISING TO 7 TO 11 FEET OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
  AND 4 TO 7 FEET IN THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS EARLY TUESDAY
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-153-170-173-100100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
847 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS ON TUESDAY AND
  TUESDAY EVENING.

* COMBINED SEAS...RISING TO 7 TO 12 FEET TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-100100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0001.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
847 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...WIND BECOMING NORTH TO NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE
  TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WIND WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
  TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-100100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170110T0200Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
847 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...EAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS EVENING. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-100100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
847 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING NORTHEAST ON TUESDAY 
  NIGHT. 

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT...THEN 7 TO 11 FEET 
  ON TUESDAY AND TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-092300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T2300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
847 AM PST MON JAN 9 2017

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

* WIND...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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651 
WHUS76 KSEW 092230
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
230 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

PZZ150-100630-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170109T2230Z-170110T0800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
230 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL BECOME NORTH TO
  NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD
  OF 12 SECONDS LATE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-100630-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170109T2230Z-170110T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING NORTHEAST 25 TO 35
  KNOTS TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 9 TO 12 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD
  OF 11 SECONDS LATE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-133-100630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
230 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST TO EAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS LATE
  TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* COMBINED SEAS...RISING TO 9 TO 11 FEET OVER THE COASTAL WATERS
  AND 4 TO 7 FEET OVER THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS LATE TONIGHT
  THROUGH TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-100630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
230 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS ON TUESDAY AND 
  TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...RISING TO 7 TO 12 FEET TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-100630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170109T2230Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
230 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO EAST 20 TO 30
  KNOTS TUESDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET ON
  TUESDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-100630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
230 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WIND BECOMING NORTH TO NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE 
  TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* WIND WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
  TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-092330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170109T2300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
230 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

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

* WIND...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
682 
WHUS76 KSEW 100550
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
950 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

PZZ150-101400-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170110T0800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
950 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL BECOME NORTH TO 
  NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD 
  OF 12 SECONDS LATE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-101400-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170110T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
950 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 
  KNOTS TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 9 TO 12 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD 
  OF 11 SECONDS LATE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-133-101400-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
950 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST TO EAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS LATE 
  TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...RISING TO 9 TO 11 FEET OVER THE COASTAL WATERS 
  AND 4 TO 7 FEET OVER THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS LATE TONIGHT 
  THROUGH TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-101400-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
950 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS ON TUESDAY AND 
  TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...RISING TO 7 TO 12 FEET TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-101400-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
950 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO EAST 20 TO 30 
  KNOTS TUESDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET ON 
  TUESDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-101400-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170110T0800Z-170111T1100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
950 PM PST MON JAN 9 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WIND BECOMING NORTH TO NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE 
  TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* WIND WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
  TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
538 
WHUS76 KSEW 101106
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
306 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

PZZ153-170-173-101915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170110T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
306 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 
  KNOTS TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 9 TO 12 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD 
  OF 11 SECONDS LATE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-133-150-101915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
306 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL BECOME NORTH TO 
  NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD 
  OF 12 SECONDS LATE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-101915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.170110T1400Z-170111T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
306 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS ON TUESDAY AND 
  TUESDAY EVENING. 

* COMBINED SEAS...RISING TO 7 TO 12 FEET TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-101915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
306 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO EAST 20 TO 30 
  KNOTS TUESDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT BUILDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET ON 
  TUESDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-101915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
306 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WIND BECOMING NORTH TO NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE 
  TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. 

* WIND WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
  TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
470 
WHUS76 KSEW 101655
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
855 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

PZZ130-131-133-150-153-170-173-110100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
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 CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
855 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST TO EAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS. 

* COMBINED SEAS...3 TO 7 FEET IN THE INLAND WATERS AND 8 TO 11
  FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 SECONDS IN THE COASTAL WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-110100-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170110T2000Z-170111T1700Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
855 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...NORTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-110100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
855 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...EAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FEET. SOUTHWEST SWELL 9 TO 11
  FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-110100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
855 AM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS. 

* WIND WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 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
057 
WHUS76 KSEW 102208
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
208 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

PZZ150-153-170-173-110615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0007.170111T1400Z-170111T2300Z/
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 CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
208 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...NORTHEAST TO EAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS. WINDS EASING ON
  WEDNESDAY.

* COMBINED SEAS...9 TO 12 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11
  SECONDS IN THE COASTAL WATERS. SEAS SUBSIDING ON WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-133-110615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170111T1400Z-170111T2300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
208 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS ON
  WEDNESDAY.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET ON
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-110615-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
208 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...NORTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-110615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
208 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...EAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FEET. SOUTHWEST SWELL 9 TO 11 
  FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 SECONDS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-110615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
208 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTH 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...BUILDING TO 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-110615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
208 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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830 
WHUS76 KSEW 110449
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
849 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

PZZ132-111300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0008.170111T1400Z-170111T2300Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
849 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM
6 AM TO 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...BUILDING 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-170-173-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0007.170111T1400Z-170111T2300Z/
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 CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
849 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST TO EAST WIND 25 TO 40 KNOTS. WINDS EASING ON 
  WEDNESDAY. 

* COMBINED SEAS...9 TO 12 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 
  SECONDS IN THE COASTAL WATERS. SEAS SUBSIDING ON WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-133-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170111T1400Z-170111T2300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
849 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS ON 
  WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET ON 
  WEDNESDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
849 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...EAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FEET. SOUTHWEST SWELL 9 TO 11 
  FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 11 SECONDS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
849 PM PST TUE JAN 10 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTH WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...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.

&&

$$


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091 
WHUS76 KSEW 111049
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
249 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

PZZ132-111730-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0008.170111T1100Z-170111T2300Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
249 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-170-173-111730-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0007.170111T1100Z-170111T2300Z/
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 CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
249 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.
  SOUTHWEST SWELL 5 FEET AT 10 SECONDS

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-111730-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170111T1100Z-170111T2300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
249 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WIND...EAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-133-111700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.170111T1400Z-170111T2300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
249 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WIND...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS IN THE
  AFTERNOON. 


* WIND WAVES...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-111700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
249 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS EASING TO 4 TO 15 KNOTS.
 
* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET SUBSIDING TO 1 OR 2 FT.
  SOUTHWEST SWELL 5 FEET AT 10 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-111700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
249 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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294 
WHUS76 KSEW 111642
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
842 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

PZZ131-133-112300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170111T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0008.170111T2000Z-170111T2300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
842 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WIND...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS
  AROUND NOON TODAY. 

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET AFTER NOON
  TODAY. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-111745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
842 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WIND...NORTH WIND WILL EASE TO BELOW 21 KNOTS BY 9 AM PST THIS
  MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-111745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
842 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...WIND EASING TO EAST 10 TO 20 KNOTS BY 9 AM THIS MORNING.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET. SOUTHWEST SWELL 5 FEET AT
  10 SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-111745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T1700Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
842 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...WIND EASING TO BELOW 21 KNOTS BY 9 AM PST THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-170-173-112300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170111T2300Z/
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 CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
842 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET. 
  SOUTHWEST SWELL 5 FEET AT 10 SECONDS 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-112300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170111T2300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
842 AM PST WED JAN 11 2017

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

* WIND...EAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...3 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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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 Jan 8, 9:15 PM PST, 5 hours 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 8, 9:15 PM PST, 5 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
915 PM PST Sun Jan 8 2017

.SYNOPSIS...A front will move onshore tonight with rain changing
to showers and snow in the mountains. Moist west to southwest
flow aloft will persist Monday and Tuesday for a chance of
showers. Cooler and drier weather will develop Tuesday night as
the jet stream shifts south into California. A weak front will
arrive over next weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM...A front is currently moving onshore over Western
Washington. Rain will change to showers in the next few hours as
the front moves inland. An upper trough and moist southwest flow
aloft will maintain a chance of showers across the area Monday
with the best chances over the mountains and coast. The storm
track will begin sagging south of the area Monday night and
Tuesday but at least the south part of the forecast area will be
close enough to maintain a precipitation threat. Most of the area
will be dry by Wednesday with a threat of precipitation over the
far south. At the same time, colder air will be drawn into the
area as low pressure systems move onshore to the south. Rain could
mix with snow by later Tuesday and snow would be the likely
precipitation type Tuesday night and Wednesday. However, amounts
look light with most of the weather to the south and significant
snow accumulations are not expected for now. Highs will cool to
the lower to mid 30s by Wednesday and lows will be in the 20s.
Schneider

.LONG TERM...Previous discussion...Dry, northerly flow will
continue through the end of the week for below normal
temperatures. The models are split over the weekend. The GFS
brings a wetter front inland Friday night into Saturday while the
ECMWF stalls until Sunday. A forecast blend is preferred for now.
Beyond then, it looks like the pattern remains active as more wet
systems clip the area. 33

&&

.AVIATION...An upper low between 135W and 140W will weaken and
move east to 130W on Monday evening. As the upper low with its
cold air aloft gets closer, the air mass will become more
unstable, with showery precip prevailing in somewhat moist
southwest flow. Lots of variability with ceilings over next 24
hours, IFR below 020 in showers, VFR at other times.

KSEA...Little change in ceilings through Monday morning, with
ceilings of 010-025 prevailing. A drying easterly component to the
surface wind will pick up on Monday PM, helping ceilings to rise
into the 035-050 range. Otherwise, a few passing showers through
tonight, then a relative lull in shower activity during daylight
hours on Monday. Haner

&&

.MARINE...Winds are in the process of veering from southeast to
southwest following the passage of an occluded front. A
weakening 990 mb low will approach the offshore waters on Monday,
and this will cause the flow to gradually back to easterly. Expect
the flow to become northerly about midweek due to higher pressure
building over British Columbia with lower pressure over Oregon.
Haner

&&

.HYDROLOGY...No river flooding is expected for the next 7 days.

Note: Due to the long duration of below freezing temperatures over
the last week or so, a number of stream gage readings are being
affected by ice and the data is suspect. Please be aware of that as
you look at stream gage data across our area. Some examples include
Dungeness River near Sequim, several Nooksack River gages, and South
Fork Stillaguamish. These conditions may persist for a few more
days.

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM PST Monday for Cascades of
     Pierce and Lewis Counties-Cascades of Snohomish and King
     Counties-Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM PST Monday for Admiralty Inlet-
     Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60
     Nm-Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10
     Nm-Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10
     To 60 Nm-Coastal Waters From James Island To Point
     Grenville Out 10 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To
     Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point
     Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-East Entrance U.S.
     Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Monday for Central U.S.
     Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Northern Inland Waters
     Including The San Juan Islands.

     Small Craft Advisory until midnight PST tonight for West
     Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM PST Monday for Puget Sound and
     Hood Canal.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 9, 2:51 AM PSTGale WatchSEW6 hr
Jan 9, 3:54 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan31 hr
Jan 9, 8:47 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW54 hr
Jan 9, 2:22 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW23 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in Washington, 2017Every gale warning in 2017

Sources

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