Alert archive / Washington / Gale Watches in 2017

Gale Watch 21, NWS Seattle, WA

April 25, 2017

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale watch at Apr 25, 2017, 2:40 AM PDT. It took effect at Apr 26, 2017, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 25, 2017, 2:40 AM PDT (09:40 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2017, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 25, 2017, 9:48 PM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

013 
WHUS76 KSEW 250940
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
240 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

PZZ131-251745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170425T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0021.170426T2200Z-170427T0800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
240 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...WEST WINDS TO POTENTIALLY RISE TO 35 KNOTS. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-251745-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.170425T0940Z-170426T1000Z/
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-
240 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND SE
  20 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES TODAY 2 TO 4 FT. W SWELL 6 FT AT 9
  SECONDS. WIND WAVES TONIGHT 3 TO 5 FT WITH SW SWELL 7 FT AT 8 
SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-251745-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.170425T0940Z-170426T0800Z/
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-
240 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. 

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

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS AFTERNOON AND
  3 TO 5 FEET THIS EVENING. W SWELL 6 FT AT 9 SECONDS BECOMING SW
  SWELL 8 FT AT 7 SECONDS 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-251745-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170426T1000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
240 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND WAVES...SE WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING WITH
  WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-251745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170426T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0021.170426T2200Z-170427T0800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
240 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WINDS...SOUTH WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE/
3 follow-up statements
762 
WHUS76 KSEW 251623
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
923 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

PZZ132-260030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170426T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0021.170426T2200Z-170427T0800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
923 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 20 KNOTS RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS
  EVENING. WIND SHIFTING TO WESTERLY OVERNIGHT TONIGHT AND RISING TO
  WEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS EVENING AND
  BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-260030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170426T1000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
923 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

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

* WINDS AND WAVES...SOUTHEASE RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT THIS EVENING 
WITH WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-260030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-170426T1000Z/
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-
923 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 20 TO 30
KNOTS IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET BUILDING TO 4 TO 6
FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-260030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-170426T0800Z/
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-
923 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 20 TO 30
KNOTS IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET BUILDING TO 4 TO 6
FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-260030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0021.170426T2200Z-170427T0800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
923 AM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...VARIABLE WIND 5 TO 15 KNOTS TODAY WILL BECOME 
WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WEDNESDAY...RISING TO WEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 1 OR 2 FEET BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 
FEET WEDNESDAY MORNING...AND BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET WEDNESDAY 
AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
713 
WHUS76 KSEW 252132
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
232 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

PZZ134-260545-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-170426T1200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
232 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

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

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4
  FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-260545-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170426T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0021.170426T2200Z-170427T0800Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
232 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT SHIFTING TO WESTERLY OVERNIGHT
TONIGHT AND RISING TO WEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-260545-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170426T1200Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
232 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

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

* WINDS AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT WITH WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 
FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-260545-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-170426T1200Z/
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-
232 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

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

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH WIND WAVES 5 
TO 7 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-260545-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0021.170426T2200Z-170427T0800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
232 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 5 TO 15 KNOTS WILL BECOME WEST 15 TO 
25 KNOTS WEDNESDAY...RISING TO WEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS WEDNESDAY 
AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES 1 OR 2 FEET BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...AND BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET WEDNESDAY 
AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
771 
WHUS76 KSEW 260448
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
948 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

PZZ132-261300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170426T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0021.170426T2200Z-170427T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0037.170426T1800Z-170427T1000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
948 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. THE
GALE WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT SHIFTING TO WESTERLY
  LATE TONIGHT AND RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS BY MIDDAY WEDNESDAY
  THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET
  TONIGHT AND 4 TO 6 FEET BY MIDDAY WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-261300-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-170426T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0021.170426T2200Z-170427T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0037.170426T1800Z-170427T1000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
948 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY. A
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WATCH IS
NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND AND WAVES...EAST WIND 5 TO 15 KNOTS WILL BECOME WEST AFTER
  MIDNIGHT AND RISE TO 15 TO 25 KT. WESTERLY WIND WILL RISE TO 25 TO
  35 KNOTS BY MIDDAY WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. WIND
  WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET TONIGHT AND 4 TO 6 FEET BY MIDDAY
  WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-261300-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.170426T0600Z-170426T1500Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
948 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHWEST WIND RISING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS LATE THIS
  EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-261300-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-170426T1800Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
948 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 20 KNOTS BECOMING WEST 15 TO
  25 KNOTS LATE THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. WIND WAVES
  BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-261300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-170427T0700Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
948 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT BECOMING SOUTH TO
  SOUTHWEST LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4
  FEET. HIGHEST WIND AND WAVES SOUTH PART. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-261300-
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ADMIRALTY INLET-
948 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...SOUTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT. NORTHWEST
  WIND NORTH PART WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...EXCEPT EASING 
  OVER THE SOUTH PART. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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-
948 PM PDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WIND AND WAVES...WEST TO SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS WITH WIND
  WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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