Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2017

Gale Warning 30, NWS Seattle, WA

March 29, 2017

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Mar 29, 2017, 1:23 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 29, 2017, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 29, 2017, 1:23 AM PDT (08:23 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2017, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2017, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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568 
WHUS76 KSEW 290823
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
123 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

PZZ150-153-170-173-291500-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0030.170329T1200Z-170329T1500Z/
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-
123 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE
FLATTERY TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT TO 60 NM FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM PDT 
THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* SEAS...1Q TO 14 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 10 OR 11 FEET IN THE
  AFTERNOON. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS BY
  MIDMORNING.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
123 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET 
  WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...WITH BREAKERS LIKELY DURING THE STRONG
  EBB THIS MORNING...BECOMING MODERATE THIS AFTERNOON.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 615 AM THIS MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 630 PM THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
123 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL 
  PERSIST OVERNIGHT. WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO CONTINUE. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
123 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

* SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 9 OR 10 FEET WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ176-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO
60 NM-
123 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

* SEAS...11 TO 14 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 10 OR 11 FEET WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
123 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

* SEAS...10 OR 11 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 OR 9 FEET WEDNESDAY.

* WIND....EASTERLY AND RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS BY DAYBREAK.

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>134-291300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
123 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 30 KNOTS WILL 
  CONTINUE. WAVES OF 2 TO 5 FEET WILL ALSO PERSIST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
4 follow-up statements
409 
WHUS76 KSEW 290957
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

PZZ132-291800-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0030.170329T1200Z-170329T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0016.170330T0100Z-170330T0900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE U.S. STRAIT
OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING. A GALE
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 3 FEET BY LATE THIS
  MORNING. WAVES ARE ANTICIPATED TO BUILD BACK UP TO 4 TO 6 FEET
  EARLY THIS EVENING.

* WIND...EASTERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTHERLY 10 TO 15
  KNOTS BY LATE THIS MORNING. WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED TO RISE TO
  GALE FORCE WESTERLIES EARLY THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-291600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0030.170329T1200Z-170329T1600Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL 9 
AM PDT THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING. THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WAVES...3 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 4 FEET BY LATE THIS
  MORNING.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS BY
  LATE THIS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-291800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.170329T1200Z-170329T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0073.170329T1500Z-170330T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM 
CAPE FLATTERY TO POINT GRENVILLE FROM 10 NM OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 8 
AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM
THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. 

* SEAS...12 TO 14 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 1O OR 11 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON. 

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING WESTERLY 15 TO 25
  KNOTS BY NOON. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-291800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.170329T1200Z-170329T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SW.Y.0019.170329T1500Z-170330T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS FROM
CAPE FLATTERY TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT TO 10 NM UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM 
THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* SEAS...11 TO 13 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...BECOMING SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15
  KNOTS BY NOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-291800-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0016.170330T0100Z-170330T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL U.S. STRAIT OF
JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING. A GALE
WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM
THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 1 FOOT OR LESS BY LATE THIS
  MORNING. WAVES WILL BUILD TO 4 TO 6 FEET EARLY THIS EVENING.

* WIND...EASTERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL BECOME VARIABLE TO
  10 KNOTS LATER THIS MORNING. ANTICIPATE GALE FORCE WESTERLIES TO
  DEVELOP EARLY 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.

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-291800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAYS
HARBOR BAR UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET THIS
  AFTERNOON. 

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH...WITH BREAKERS LIKELY DURING THE STRONG 
  EBB THIS MORNING...BECOMING MODERATE THIS AFTERNOON. 

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 615 AM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 630 PM TODAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-291800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD
CANAL UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL PERSIST.
  WAVES OF 2 TO 4 FEET WILL ALSO CONTINUE. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-291800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NEARSHORE WATERS
FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT TO 10 NM UNTIL 6 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...10 TO 13 FEET.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS BY
  NOON. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ176-291800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO
60 NM-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM
POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER FROM 10 NM OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 
6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* SEAS...11 TO 13 FEET.

* WIND....WESTERLY 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING LATER 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-291800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

* SEAS...10 OR 11 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 8 OR 9 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

* WIND....EASTERLY 20 TO 30 KNOTS...EASING TO 5 TO 15 KNOTS LATER
  THIS MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-291800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
257 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL
6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 30 KNOTS WILL EASE
  THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN RISE FROM THE NORTHWEST. WAVES WILL
  GENERALLY BE IN THE 2 TO 5 FOOT RANGE.

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/SEATTLE
336 
WHUS76 KSEW 291542
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
842 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

PZZ133-292345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170329T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
842 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWEST.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-292345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
842 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWEST.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-292345-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170330T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.A.0016.170330T0100Z-170330T0900Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
842 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT BECOMING WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-292345-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170329T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170330T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0016.170330T0100Z-170330T0900Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
842 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

* WIND...EASTERLY 15 TO 25 KT WILL BECOME WEST 25 TO 35 KT IN THE
  AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-292345-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
842 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 25 KT WILL RISE TO 25 TO 35 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-292345-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
842 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FT.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 630 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 645 AM THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-156-176-292345-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
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 PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 20 TO 30 KT BECOMING SOUTHWEST. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-292345-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
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 PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 30 KT BECOMING WESTERLY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-292345-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
842 AM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHERLY 15 TO 30 KT WILL BECOME NORTHWEST IN THE
  AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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661 
WHUS76 KSEW 292129
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
229 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

PZZ135-300530-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170330T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.170330T0100Z-170330T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY. 

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT EASING TO 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-300530-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170330T0600Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WIND...WEST 25 TO 35 KT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-300530-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FT.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 630 PM TODAY.

* SECOND EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 645 AM THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-176-300530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
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 POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-300530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-300530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
229 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

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590 
WHUS76 KSEW 300406
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
906 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

PZZ131-132-301215-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-170330T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.170330T0600Z-170331T0000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
906 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WIND...WEST 25 TO 35 KT SUBSIDING TO 20 TO 30 KT LATE THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-301215-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170330T1800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
906 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FT.

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG...AROUND 645 AM THURSDAY.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 715 PM THURSDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-176-301215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
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 POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
906 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-301215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
906 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-301215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170331T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
906 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-301200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-170330T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
906 PM PDT WED MAR 29 2017

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

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$


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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 Mar 28, 9:29 PM PDT, 3 hours 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 28, 9:29 PM PDT, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
929 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2017

.SYNOPSIS...Another warm front will bring more rain and higher
mountain snow to the area later tonight through Wednesday morning.
Low pressure will move into Vancouver Island with the associated
cold front pushing through Western Washington by midday Wednesday.
An upper trough will follow on Thursday resulting in showers and
sun breaks. High pressure will build Friday and Friday night
providing mostly dry weather. Weak fronts may affect the region
Sunday and early next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Another batch of rain is moving onshore this evening
ahead of a warm front that will move into the area early Wednesday
morning. The warm front will be quickly followed by a cold front
associated with a low that is developing well offshore and moving
toward central or northern Vancouver Island midday Wednesday.
Precipitation will be heaviest on the western portion of the
Olympic peninsula (where 2 or 3 inches more can be expected) and
in the Cascades while ligher amounts are expected in the central
portions of the Puget Sound area where there will be rain
shadowing going on. The warm air is taking its time getting into
the North Cascades this evening and Mt Baker is still getting
snowfall at 5000 feet. The delay in the warm up is supported by
the 00z NAM solutions this evening. Based on that, will extend the
winter weather advisory into late Wednesday morning.

Rain will become showers on Wednesday as low pressure moves into
Vancouver Island and cooler, somewhat drier air filters into
Western Washington. Snow levels will drop back down to most pass
levels and the strong flow give some orographic help in snowfall.
But the lack of moisture should still keep amounts limited to just
a few inches or less, including the passes. A meso low is still
expected to develop on the north Kitsap peninsula. Latest models
are a little stronger that yesterday but the kbli-kpdx gradient
never reaches +10 mb on most models and the wrf-gfs keeps winds
generally sub-advisory from late morning to the afternoon.
Strongest southerly gusts will occur from central/north Puget
Sound to around Admiralty Inlet, reaching 35 to 40 mph at times. A
westerly push down the Strait may also bring some gusts to the
land portions of the Strait and west side of Whidbey Island but
still sub-advisory. With recent rainfall and saturated soil, it
will not be surprising to see some trees topple in gusts of 35 or
40 mph.

The weather begins to quiet down Wednesday night and Thursday. An
upper trough will move across the region bringing showers. A Puget
Sound convergence zone is also possible, with the best chance of
this bringing enhanced showers to Snohomish and King counties.
Showers will taper off Sunday afternoon and most areas will see sun
breaks.

High pressure aloft builds Thursday night and Friday giving a period
of dry weather. The low level flow will be light and 500 mb heights
over 5700m will support warming temperatures, possibly reaching near
60s from around the central Sound to the southwest interior,
especially inland from the water. If Sea-Tac reaches 60, it will be
the first time this year.  Albrecht/Mercer

.LONG TERM...From the previous long term discussion: The
gfs/ecmwf are in fair agreement agreement on showing the ridge
flattening Friday night and Saturday as a system rides over the
top of the ridge. Increased cloud cover should be expected, and a
chance of light rain, especially toward the coast and further
north. Western Washington will still be in the warm sector so high
temperatures should again be mild, possibly close to 60. If less
clouds prevail, some areas like the southwest interior could reach
the low 60s. But any stronger onshore flow would certainly keep
the area stuck in the 50s but still nice compared to recent
temperatures.

Models show mainly weak systems to affect the region early next
week. Some solutions keep cut off lows more offshore with less
threat of precipitation while other models are a bit wetter. Neither
the gfs or ecmwf show any significant rainfall so a lull in the
active weather is expected. All signs point toward more typical
spring like weather with some clouds, some sun, and a chance of some
showers with near average temperatures. Mercer

&&

.AVIATION...Strong wly flow aloft will continue over the region
overnight. The low level flow will remain sly. A weak wmfnt will
move across the area late tonight or early Wed morning. Areas of
MVFR CIGs/VSBYs will become more wdsprd overnight.

KSEA...CIGs will bounce between VFR and MVFR categories overnight.
Expect CIGS (and occasionally VSBYs0 to be in the MVFR category
during the day Wed. Winds will remain sly 10-15 kt.

&&

.MARINE...
A warm front will move across the area overnight, followed by a cold
front on Wednesday. High pressure offshore with lower pressure
inland will result in onshore or westerly flow on Thursday.

&&

&&

.HYDROLOGY...The heavy rain that fell on the Olympic Peninsula has
pushed the Skokomish River over flood stage a few hours earlier
than previously expected. The flood warning for the Skokomish was
updated to account for the slightly higher rises and the earlier
flood timing. Other rivers will see rises, but are not expected to
flood.

Otherwise, rainfall is not expected to be sufficient to cause
flooding on area rivers for the next several days.

The threat of landslides has increased somewhat due to rainfall
over the past 24 hours and expected through Wednesday. A special
weather statement is out to cover this elevated risk. Albrecht

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...Flood Warning in effect for the Skokomish River in Mason
County.

 	 Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10 AM Wednesday for	 the
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

PZ...Small Craft Advisories are in effect for all waters except the
central Strait of Juan de Fuca.

 	 Small Craft Advisory for rough bar in effect until 6 AM Wednesday
for the Grays Harbor Bar.

&&

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An illustrated version of this forecast discussion can be seen at
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 2:57 AM PDTGale WatchSEW6 hr
Mar 29, 2:57 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW38 hr
Mar 29, 2:57 AM PDTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasSEW6 hr
Mar 29, 8:26 AM PDTWinter Storm WarningSEW5 hr
Mar 29, 8:26 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW5 hr

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Sources

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