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Small Craft Advisory 2, NWS Seattle, WA

January 3, 2017

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 3, 2017, 2:22 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 3, 2017, 6:00 PM PST. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 3, 2017, 2:22 AM PST (10:22 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 3, 2017, 6:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 5, 2017, 1:40 AM PST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

593 
WHUS76 KSEW 031022
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
222 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

PZZ135-031830-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.170104T0200Z-170105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
222 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-170-173-031830-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0119.170104T0200Z-170104T1900Z/
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-
222 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PST WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS.
 
* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-031830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
222 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING...EASING TO 20 TO
  30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. EAST WIND RISING TONIGHT TO 30 TO 40
  KNOTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET WITH A COMBINED PERIOD OF 13 
  SECONDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-031830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
222 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING...EASING TO 20 TO
  30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS
  THIS EVENING.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET TODAY...THEN 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-031830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
222 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING...EASING TO
  20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35
  KNOTS THIS EVENING.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-031830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170105T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
222 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. WIND WAVES 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-031830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
222 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
9 follow-up statements
654 
WHUS76 KSEW 031446
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
646 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

PZZ153-170-173-032300-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.170104T0200Z-170104T1900Z/
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-
646 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS
  EVENING.

* WIND WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-032300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
646 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING...EASING TO 20 TO 
  30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. EAST WIND RISING TONIGHT TO 30 TO 40 
  KNOTS. 

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET WITH A COMBINED PERIOD OF 13 
  SECONDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-032300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
646 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING...EASING TO 20 TO 
  30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS 
  THIS EVENING. 

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET TODAY...THEN 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-032300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
646 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING...EASING TO 
  20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 
  KNOTS THIS EVENING. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-032300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170105T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
646 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. WIND WAVES 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-032300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
646 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-032300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.170104T0200Z-170105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
646 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
232 
WHUS76 KSEW 031656
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
856 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

PZZ153-170-173-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.170104T0200Z-170104T1900Z/
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 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS 
  EVENING. 

* WIND WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET RISING TO 4 TO 7 FEET THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
856 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WIND 20 TO 30 KNOTS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS
  TONIGHT.

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET WITH A COMBINED PERIOD OF 13 
  SECONDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
856 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 KNOTS RISING TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS THIS
  EVENING.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET TODAY...THEN 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
856 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS THIS MORNING...EASING TO 
  20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON. NORTHEAST WIND RISING TO 25 TO 35 
  KNOTS THIS EVENING. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170105T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
856 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. WIND WAVES 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
856 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.170104T0200Z-170105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
856 AM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
873 
WHUS76 KSEW 032232
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
232 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

PZZ153-170-173-040645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.170104T0200Z-170104T1900Z/
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-
232 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET WITH A DOMINANT PERIOD OF 13
  SECONDS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-040645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1900Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
232 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET WITH A COMBINED PERIOD OF 13 
  SECONDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-040645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
232 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-040645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
232 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-040645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170105T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
232 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. WIND WAVES 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-040645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
232 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-040645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.170104T0200Z-170105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
232 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
316 
WHUS76 KSEW 040434
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
834 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

PZZ130-150-153-170-173-041245-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1900Z/
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 CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
834 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST WIND 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET WITH A COMBINED PERIOD OF 13 
  SECONDS. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-041245-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
834 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 30 TO 40 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-041100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
834 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-041245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170105T0200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
834 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. WIND WAVES 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-041245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
834 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-041245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T0000Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
834 PM PST TUE JAN 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
816 
WHUS76 KSEW 041107
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
307 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

PZZ131-041915-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T2300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
307 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-041915-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170105T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
307 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...EAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. WIND WAVES 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-170-173-041900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1900Z/
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 CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
307 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* COMBINED SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. WIND WAVES 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-041915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T2000Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
307 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-041915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T2300Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
307 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-041915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T0500Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
307 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
544 
WHUS76 KSEW 041641
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
841 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

PZZ153-041745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T1900Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
841 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ131-132-042300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0312.000000T0000Z-170104T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T2100Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
841 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE WARNING...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. THE SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT EASING TO 15 TO 25 KT IN THE
  AFTERNOON.

* WIND WAVES...4 TO 6 FT SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-133-150-156-170-173-176-042100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0119.000000T0000Z-170104T2100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
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 4 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST WIND 25 TO 35 KT EASING TO 15 TO 30 KT IN THE
  AFTERNOON.

* COMBINED SEAS...WEST SWELL 3 FEET AT 13 SECONDS. WIND WAVES 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-050045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T0500Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
841 AM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* WIND WAVES...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV
604 
WHUS76 KSEW 042228
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
228 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

PZZ170-173-176-050500-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T0500Z/
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-
228 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-132-150-156-050500-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T0500Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
228 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-050500-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T0500Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
228 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV
691 
WHUS76 KSEW 050437
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
837 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

PZZ132-050545-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T0500Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
837 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

WIND SPEEDS HAVE EASED BELOW 21 KNOTS.

$$

PZZ135-050545-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T0500Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
837 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

WIND SPEEDS HAVE EASED BELOW 21 KNOTS.

$$

PZZ133-051100-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T1100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
837 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST THURSDAY...

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KNOTS...EASING LATE TONIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-156-170-173-176-051100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T1100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 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-
837 PM PST WED JAN 4 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 KT...STRONGEST WEST OF
  CAPE FLATTERY AND GRAYS HARBOR.

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET. WEST SWELL 2 FEET AT 13 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.

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
122 
WHUS76 KSEW 050940
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
140 AM PST THU JAN 5 2017

PZZ130-133-150-156-170-173-176-051045-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170105T1100Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
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-
140 AM PST THU JAN 5 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS ENDED...

WIND SPEEDS HAVE FALLEN BELOW 21 KNOTS.

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Jan 2, 9:20 PM PST, 5 hours 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 2, 9:20 PM PST, 5 hours 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
920 PM PST Mon Jan 2 2017

.SYNOPSIS...High pressure over British Columbia will keep cold
air over Western Washington this week, while easterly flow aloft
maintains dry weather. Locally windy conditions will continue in
the north interior through Tuesday. Highs will be in the lower to
mid 30s, with lows in the teens to 20s. The next frontal system
should arrive Saturday, with temperatures moderating by Sunday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...A dry cold air mass will be over Western Washington.
Lows will be mainly in the mid teens to mid 20s tonight and Tuesday
night with highs in the lower to mid 30s. Fraser outflow has eased
a little but it will remain locally windy in the north interior and
along the Strait of Juan de Fuca tonight and Tuesday. Precipitation
associated with the upper low as it moves inland midweek will remain
south of Western Washington. Easterly gradients will increase through
Tuesday night and already breezy conditions around Enumclaw will
become windier--and those easterlies may help keep the low temps
up around Seattle and Tacoma quite a bit by Wednesday.

.LONG TERM...The pattern change that begins on Thursday will
continue Friday and Saturday, as a deep upper low digs south from
the Yukon into the offshore waters of British Columbia along 135W.
As a result the flow aloft over Western Washington will back to
westerly on Friday and southwest on Saturday with increasing
moisture moving into the region.

It looks like the first weather system to affect the forecast
area on Friday will just clip the north part as it moves into
British Columbia. Widespread precipitation is likely Saturday or
Saturday night, and it will begin with a low level cold air mass
in place. The details of how this will play out are highly
uncertain, and suffice it to say for now that some lowland snow --
most likely around 1 to 3 inches -- is possible Saturday or
Saturday night before the transition to a more mild maritime air
mass is complete on Sunday. Sunday and Monday look like fairly wet
days with highs just slightly below normal. The snow level will
rise to 3000 to 4000 ft over the weekend, and the mountains should
pick another 1 to 2 ft of snow. McDonnal

&&

.AVIATION...A sharp east-west oriented upper trough will remain
nearly stationary over from far NW Ore to far SE Wa for the next
24 hours. The air mass over western Washington will remain stable
and continue a drying trend. Light southeast-northeast flow aloft
for the rest of tonight will become stronger easterly flow aloft
on Tuesday afternoon. Cloud-free conditions over most of western
Washington through Tuesday evening, except for some mid-level
clouds over southwest Wa and a few upslope clouds over the
northeast Olympic Peninsula and near CLM owing to northeast
surface wind.

KSEA...Cloud-free conditions through Tuesday evening and beyond.
East wind for the rest of this evening will become more northerly
again late tonight and Tuesday.  Haner

&&

.MARINE...Strong high pressure over the interior of British
Columbia will gradually expand into Eastern Washington through
Tuesday. This will provide strong offshore flow (northeast Fraser
outflow winds in the Northern Inland Waters and strong easterly
flow, especially near gaps in the terrain) through Friday. A warm
front will approach the waters from the southwest on Saturday.
Haner/Albrecht

&&

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

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Wednesday for 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 James Island To Point Grenville Out 10
     Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater
     10 To 60 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape
     Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of
     Juan De Fuca-Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

     Gale Warning until 9 PM PST Tuesday for Coastal Waters From Cape
     Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-West Entrance U.S.
     Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Gale Warning until 9 AM PST Tuesday for Northern Inland Waters
     Including The San Juan Islands.

     Gale Warning until 3 AM PST Tuesday for Central U.S. Waters
     Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 3, 4:32 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan28 hr

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Sources

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