Alert archive / Washington / Gale Warnings in 2017

Gale Warning 4, NWS Seattle, WA

January 15, 2017

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jan 15, 2017, 3:15 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2017, 8:54 AM PST. It was in force for 54 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 15, 2017, 3:15 PM PST (23:15 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2017, 8:54 AM PST
Expired
Jan 18, 2017, 2:31 PM PST
In force
54 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

098 
WHUS76 KSEW 152315
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
315 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

PZZ150-153-170-173-160715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1100Z-170116T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0002.170116T1800Z-170117T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0004.170116T1800Z-170117T1200Z/
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-
315 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY. A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS
IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM PST MONDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT AND INTO
  MONDAY MORNING BEFORE INCREASING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS BY MONDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 10 TO 13 
  FEET MONDAY NIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-160715-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0002.170116T1800Z-170117T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0004.170116T1800Z-170117T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
315 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH 25 TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 10 TO 13 
  FEET MONDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-160715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1800Z-170117T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
315 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY. 

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

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1700Z-170118T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
315 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY.

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-160715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.170116T2000Z-170118T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
315 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-160715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.170117T0000Z-170118T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
315 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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12 follow-up statements
381 
WHUS76 KSEW 160456
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
856 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

PZZ150-153-170-173-161300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1100Z-170116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.170116T1800Z-170117T1200Z/
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-
856 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM PST
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH 15 TO 25 MONDAY MORNING...INCREASING
  TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 TO 14
  FEET MONDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-161300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.170116T1800Z-170117T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
856 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...RISING TO SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH 25 TO 35 KNOTS MONDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 TO 14
  FEET MONDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-161300-
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.170117T0000Z-170117T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
856 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET MONDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-161300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1800Z-170117T0600Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
856 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-161300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1700Z-170118T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
856 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM
PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-161300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.170116T2000Z-170118T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
856 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 4 PM
PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-161300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.170117T0000Z-170118T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
856 PM PST SUN JAN 15 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM
PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS 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.

&&

$$


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357 
WHUS76 KSEW 161103
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
303 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

PZZ150-153-170-173-161915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170117T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.170117T0000Z-170118T0000Z/
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-
303 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH 15 TO 25...INCREASING TO 25 TO 40
  KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 TO 14
  FEET TONIGHT AND 16 TO 19 FEET 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-161915-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1800Z-170117T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.170117T0000Z-170118T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
303 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

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

* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST RISING TO 15 TO 30 KNOTS THIS
  AFTERNOON...THEN INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS EVENING.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 10 TO 13 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 16
  TO 19 FEET 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.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-161915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.170116T2000Z-170117T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0003.170117T0600Z-170118T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
303 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST RISING TO 15 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING AND POSSIBLY TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATER 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-161915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.170117T0000Z-170117T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0003.170117T0600Z-170118T0000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
303 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST RISING TO 15 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING AND POSSIBLY TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS LATER 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-134-161915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1800Z-170118T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
303 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL BUILIDING TO 10 FEET TONIGHT...THEN
  BUILDING TO 12 TO 14 FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-161915-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.170117T0000Z-170117T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
303 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM
THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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144 
WHUS76 KSEW 161654
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
854 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

PZZ150-153-170-173-170100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170117T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.170116T1654Z-170118T0000Z/
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-
854 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS...INCREASING TO 25 TO
  35 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 7 TO 10 FEET...BUILDING TO 11 TO 14 
  FEET TONIGHT AND 16 TO 19 FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-170100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.170116T1654Z-170118T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1800Z-170117T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
854 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 10 TO 13 FEET TONIGHT...BUILDING TO 
  16 TO 19 FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-170100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.170116T1700Z-170117T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0003.170117T0600Z-170118T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
854 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-134-170100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.170116T1700Z-170117T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.A.0003.170117T0600Z-170118T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-ADMIRALTY INLET-
854 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WATCH...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS
  LATER 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-170100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.170117T0000Z-170118T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
854 AM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
610 
WHUS76 KSEW 162302
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
302 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

PZZ132-133-170715-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170117T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.170117T0600Z-170118T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
302 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-170715-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170117T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.170117T0600Z-170118T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
302 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-170715-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170117T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.170117T0600Z-170118T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
302 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-170715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
302 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS EVENING AND 30
  TO 40 KNOTS OVERNIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 11 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT AND 17 TO 20 FEET
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-170715-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.170116T2302Z-170118T1000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
302 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-170715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.170117T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
302 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 12 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
883 
WHUS76 KSEW 170452
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
852 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-171300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
852 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 11 TO 14 FEET TONIGHT
  AND 17 TO 20 FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-171300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
852 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WAVES...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT AND 14
  TO 16 FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-171300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
852 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-171300-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.170117T1400Z-170118T1400Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
852 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-171300-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
852 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 10 TO 12 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-171300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
852 PM PST MON JAN 16 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT.

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
437 
WHUS76 KSEW 171052
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
252 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-171900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
252 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 11 TO 14 FEET BUILDING TO 17 TO 20
  FEET 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-171900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
252 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...COMBINED SEAS 10 TO 12 FEET BUILDING TO 14 TO 16 FEET
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-171900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
252 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-171900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
252 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-171900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.170117T1400Z-170119T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
252 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-171900-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
252 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 10 TO 12 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
618 
WHUS76 KSEW 171755
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
955 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-172330-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
955 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 35 KNOTS TODAY AND 30 TO 40 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 15 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-172330-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
955 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...COMBINED SEAS 12 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-172330-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
955 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-172330-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
955 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 11 TO 15 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-172330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T1800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
955 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-172330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170119T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
955 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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
517 
WHUS76 KSEW 172225
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
225 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-180630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
225 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 30 TO 40 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 15 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-180630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
225 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...COMBINED SEAS 12 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-180630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
225 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-180630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
225 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-180630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
225 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-180630-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170118T1000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
225 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 11 TO 15 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
638 
WHUS76 KSEW 180456
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
856 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

PZZ130-181300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1700Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
856 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...COMBINED SEAS 12 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-181300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T1700Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
856 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-181300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
856 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 15 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-181300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170119T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
856 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

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

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-181300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
856 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-181300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
856 PM PST TUE JAN 17 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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
818 
WHUS76 KSEW 181055
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
255 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

PZZ130-181900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
255 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...COMBINED SEAS 11 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-181900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2100Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
255 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-181900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
255 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 18 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-181900-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170119T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
255 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-181900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
255 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-181900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
255 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WAVES...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
942 
WHUS76 KSEW 181641
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
841 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

PZZ130-182300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
841 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...EAST 25 TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...COMBINED SEAS 11 TO 13 FT.

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>134-182300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
841 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-182300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
841 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 35 KT.

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 18 FT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-190045-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170119T0800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
841 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 14 TO 17 FT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-182300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
841 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 2 TO 5 FT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-182300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
841 AM PST WED JAN 18 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT.

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
794 
WHUS76 KSEW 182231
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
231 PM PST WED JAN 18 2017

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-190645-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0013.170118T2231Z-170119T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
231 PM PST WED JAN 18 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHERLY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-190645-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0013.170118T2231Z-170120T0000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
ADMIRALTY INLET-
231 PM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-182345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
231 PM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

$$

PZZ131-135-182345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170118T2300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
231 PM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ENDED...

$$

PZZ110-190645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170120T0000Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
231 PM PST WED JAN 18 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...COMBINED SEAS 12 TO 14 FT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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 15, 2:49 PM PST, 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 2:49 PM PST, 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
249 PM PST Sun Jan 15 2017

.SYNOPSIS...An upper ridge will move inland tonight, and a warm
front will spread rain inland Monday and Monday evening. Rain,
heavy at times, will continue Monday night into Wednesday. An
upper trough will bring cooler showery weather Thursday through
Saturday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...A pattern change will bring wetter, warmer and
windier weather back to Western Washington. This change will take
place on Monday as a strong jet lines up over WA. Strong, moist
westerly flow will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday and
models are ramping up the precip totals in the mountains. Heavy
rainfall, with rising snow levels, may cause river flooding. A
Hydrologic Outlook has been issued. However, there is still some
uncertainty on the precip totals in the basins. The models are
showing a wide range and the GFS still has nearly double the
amount of precip in the mountains compared to the ECMWF. It will
be windy in the lowlands over this period as well, especially the
coast and north interior with Wind Advisories possible. The warmer
air mass will cause temps to spike into the lower 50s both Tuesday
and Wednesday...with lows in the 40s. The jet will shift south
Wednesday night and a trough will bring an end to steady heavy
rains, although rivers may still be running high. 33

.LONG TERM...An upper level trough will maintain showers over
Western WA on Thursday. The air mass will be cooler with snow
levels back down to around 3000 ft. Temperatures will be close to
normal with highs in the mid 40s. We may see a brief break in the
showers Thursday night, then more rain on Friday as the next
trough pivots inland. Moist SW flow will continue through the
weekend for at least a chance of showers. 33

&&

.AVIATION...An upper ridge will continue to move eastward today
with the ridge axis making its way into Eastern WA tonight with
upper flow generally being westerly into Monday. Surface flow will
remain light and easterly tonight and Monday morning before turning
more south to southeasterly and increasing Monday afternoon and
evening in advance of an approaching front. The air mass is expected
to remain dry and stable tonight...moistening Monday.

Generally thin high level clouds over portions of the area...with
clouds expected to increase as well as lower tonight and Monday in
advance of frontal system. While mid-level clouds and cigs expected
for Monday...conditions look to remain VFR.

KSEA...High clouds this evening...increasing tonight. Mid-level
clouds developing tonight and increasing by early Monday morning.
Light winds tonight and early Monday morning...increasing to 4-8
kts and becoming southeasterly after 17Z Monday.  SMR

&&

.MARINE...High pressure will be inland with lower pressure
offshore through tonight. A series of fronts will move through the
waters Monday through Thursday...bringing gales to the coastal
waters and small craft advisory winds to most of the remaining
waters...excluding the Central Strait and Puget Sound. Thus...the
Gale Watch has been upgraded to a Gale Warning and small craft
advisories are in place for the afternoon forecast package. The
Sound is likely to be included in the advisories...but current
forecast shows winds not starting there until late Monday so plenty
of time for re-evaluation. Timing on advisories for inland waters
may need extending but will leave that to future shifts to evaluate.
Forecast remains persistent regarding westerly swells of around 20
feet by Wednesday. SMR

&&

.HYDROLOGY...River flooding is not expected through Monday. A warm
front will move through Western Washington Monday through Monday
evening. Rain -- heavy at times -- will continue more or less
Monday night through Tuesday night with the snow level 7000 to
8500 ft. Southwest flow of 40 to 65 kt at 850 mb will prevail
during this period, which is a fairly classic sign of a heavy rain
event especially for the Olympic Mountains.

Precipitation for the 36-hour period from late Monday through
Tuesday night will probably be 4 to 7+ inches over the Olympics,
and around 3 to 5+ inches over the Cascades. There could be
another 1 to 2 inches on Wednesday, as the snow level falls to
around 6000 ft.

A big uncertainty at this point, as mentioned above, is the fact
that the operational GFS run has consistently had the highest QPF
of all the ensemble members; therefore, the GFS and UW WRF-GFS
precipitation amounts could be too high. It means that the NWRFC
guidance for the rivers could also be too high. Another
consideration with regard to the potential for flooding is that
rivers are running low, many of them at their lowest levels since
the end of the summer.

Bottom line is that we're forecasting enough rain to produce some
flooding on at least the more flood-prone rivers in our forecast
area.

Note: Snow is not a significant contributor to flood flows on
Western Washington rivers. Even when there is snow on the ground,
river flooding is almost exclusively caused by runoff from heavy
rain. McDonnal/33

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Gale Warning from 10 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday for 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.

     Small Craft Advisory from 3 AM to 10 AM PST Monday for 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.

     Small Craft Advisory from noon Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday for
     East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday for
     Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

     Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday for West
     Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday for
     Admiralty Inlet.

     Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday 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 15, 2:58 AM PSTGale WatchSEW12 hr
Jan 15, 3:15 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW24 hr
Jan 15, 3:15 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW24 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.