Alert archive / Washington / Storm Warnings in 2017

Storm Warning 3, NWS Seattle, WA

May 23, 2017

NWS Seattle, WA issued this storm warning at May 23, 2017, 3:28 PM PDT. It was in force for 9 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
May 23, 2017, 3:28 PM PDT (22:28 UTC)
Expired
May 24, 2017, 12:41 AM PDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

405 
WHUS76 KSEW 232228
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
328 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

PZZ131-132-240630-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0003.170523T2228Z-170524T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0043.170524T0300Z-170524T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
328 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A STORM
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A GALE
WARNING HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS GALE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM
8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WARNING IS NO
LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 55 KNOTS EASING 
OVERNIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-240630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0900Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
328 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHWESTERLY WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT 

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-240630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0900Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
328 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS 
  THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-240630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.170524T0000Z-170524T0800Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
328 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS NORTH OF 
  SEATTLE TONIGHT. FROM SEATTLE SOUTHWARD SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 25 
  KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET...EXCEPT 3 TO 5 
  FEET NORTH PART. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-240630-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0022.170524T0000Z-170525T1600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
328 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET TONIGHT EXCEPT TO 11 FEET DURING THE 
  MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT. 9 TO 11 FEET ON WEDNESDAY EXCEPT 12 FEET 
  DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT. 

* FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG EBB AROUND 4 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 415 PM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-240630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170525T1200Z/
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-
328 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-240630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
328 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST WINDS RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  TONIGHT. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV
4 follow-up statements
811 
WHUS76 KSEW 240244
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
744 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

PZZ131-132-241045-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170524T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0043.170524T0300Z-170524T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
744 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 55 KNOTS 
  EASING OVERNIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-240900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0900Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
744 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHWESTERLY WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 40 KNOTS THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT 

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-240900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0900Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
744 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS 
  THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. 

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-240800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0800Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
744 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST WINDS RISING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS NORTH OF 
  SEATTLE TONIGHT. FROM SEATTLE SOUTHWARD SOUTHWEST WIND 15 TO 
  25 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET...EXCEPT 3 TO 
  5 FEET NORTH PART. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-241045-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170525T1600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
744 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET TONIGHT EXCEPT TO 11 FEET DURING THE 
  MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT. 9 TO 11 FEET ON WEDNESDAY EXCEPT 12 FEET 
  DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENT. 

* FIRST EBB...VERY STRONG EBB AROUND 4 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 415 PM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-241045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170525T1200Z/
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-
744 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...15 TO 25 KNOTS RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS TONIGHT.

* WAVES/SEAS...WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-241045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
744 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST WINDS RISING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  TONIGHT. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
504 
WHUS76 KSEW 240253
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
753 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

PZZ131-132-241000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170524T1000Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0043.170524T0300Z-170524T1200Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
753 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WIND...WEST 35 TO 45 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 55 KNOTS EASING
  OVERNIGHT. 

* WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ130-241100-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T1000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
753 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...WEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT.

* SEAS...6 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-240900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0900Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
753 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 30 TO 40 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-240900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0900Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
753 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT.

* WAVES...WIND WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET...SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-240800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0800Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
753 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS OVER THE CENTRAL AND NORTH
  SOUND...EXCEPT SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS ELSEWHERE. WIND EASING
  OVERNIGHT. 

* WAVES...2 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST OVER THE NORTH SOUND....SUBSIDING
  OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-241100-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170525T1600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
753 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* COMBINES SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 9 TO 11 FEET
  WEDNESDAY. 

* BAR CONDITIONS...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH ON WEDNESDAY.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 4 AM WEDNESDAY...AND IT WILL BE VERY STRONG. 

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 415 PM WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-241100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170525T1200Z/
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-
753 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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/SEATTLE
703 
WHUS76 KSEW 240425
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
925 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

PZZ134-240900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0900Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
925 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL 2 
AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-240900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0900Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
925 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS
UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 KNOTS...HIGHEST OVER THE WATERS
  BORDERING THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA.

* WAVES...WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST ON THE WATERS BORDERING THE
  EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-240800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0800Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
925 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD
CANAL UNTIL 1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...NORTHERLY 25 TO 35 KNOTS OVER THE CENTRAL AND NORTH 
  SOUND...EXCEPT SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS ELSEWHERE. WIND EASING 
  AND BECOMING VARIABLE OVERNIGHT. 

* WAVES...2 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST OVER THE NORTH SOUND...SUBSIDING
  OVERNIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-241000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T1000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
925 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS...EASING OVERNIGHT.

* SEAS...9 OR 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-241000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170524T1000Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
925 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...WEST 25 TO 40 KNOTS...WITH GUSTS NEAR 50 KNOTS THROUGH
  LATE THIS EVENING.

* WAVES...5 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

PZZ110-241230-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170525T1600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
925 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE
GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* COMBINES SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET
  WEDNESDAY. 

* BAR CONDITIONS...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 4 AM WEDNESDAY...AND IT WILL BE VERY STRONG.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 415 PM WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-241230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170525T1200Z/
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-
925 PM PDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...8 TO 11 FEET...BUILDING TO 9 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE
196 
WHUS76 KSEW 240741
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
1241 AM PDT WED MAY 24 2017

PZZ131-132-241300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170524T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T1300Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1241 AM PDT WED MAY 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN U.S. STRAIT
OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A GALE
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING. 

* WAVES...4 TO 7 FEET...SUBSIDING OVERNIGHT.

* WIND...WEST 25 TO 35 KNOTS.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-241300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170524T1300Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
1241 AM PDT WED MAY 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST ENTRANCE TO THE
U.S. STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING. 

* SEAS...9 OR 10 FEET.

* WIND...WEST OR NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-241200-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.170524T0800Z-170524T1200Z/
PUGET SOUND AND HOOD CANAL-
1241 AM PDT WED MAY 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE PUGET SOUND AND HOOD
CANAL UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHERLY WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS OVER THE NORTH
  SOUND...EXCEPT SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 KNOTS OVER THE SOUTH SOUND...
  EASING AND BECOMING VARIABLE OVERNIGHT. WAVES OF 1 TO 4 FEET
  WILL SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-241100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T1100Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
1241 AM PDT WED MAY 24 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE ADMIRALTY INLET UNTIL 4 AM 
PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WIND AND WAVES...NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WILL EASE
  OVERNIGHT. WAVES OF 4 TO 6 FEET WILL ALSO SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-241100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-170524T1100Z/
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
1241 AM PDT WED MAY 24 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN INLAND WATERS UNTIL 
4 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WIND AND WAVES...WESTERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 35 KNOTS...HIGHEST OVER
  THE WATERS BORDERING THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE
  FUCA...WILL EASE OVERNIGHT. WAVES OF 3 TO 6 FEET...HIGHEST ON
  THE WATERS BORDERING THE EAST ENTRANCE TO THE STRAIT OF JUAN DE
  FUCA...WILL ALSO SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-241545-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-170525T1600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
1241 AM PDT WED MAY 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE
GRAYS HARBOR BAR UNTIL 9 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* COMBINES SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET 
  WEDNESDAY. 

* BAR CONDITIONS...MODERATE...BECOMING ROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* FIRST EBB...AROUND 4 AM WEDNESDAY...AND IT WILL BE VERY STRONG.

* SECOND EBB...AROUND 415 PM WEDNESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-241545-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-170525T1200Z/
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-
1241 AM PDT WED MAY 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT TO 60 NM UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* SEAS...8 TO 11 FEET...BUILDING TO 9 TO 13 FEET WEDNESDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* WIND...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 23, 4:43 AM PDTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan20 hr
May 23, 10:32 AM PDTHigh Wind WarningSEW14 hr
May 23, 3:01 PM PDTSmall Craft Advisory for Rough BarSEW15 hr
May 23, 3:28 PM PDTGale WarningSEW4 hr

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