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Gale Warning 46, NWS Seattle, WA

May 27, 2018

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at May 27, 2018, 8:35 PM PDT. It took effect at May 28, 2018, 4:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
May 27, 2018, 8:35 PM PDT (03:35 UTC)
In effect from
May 28, 2018, 4:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 29, 2018, 8:53 AM PDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

110 
WHUS76 KSEW 280335
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
835 PM PDT Sun May 27 2018

PZZ131-132-281145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-180528T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T1000Z-180528T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0026.180528T2300Z-180529T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0046.180528T2300Z-180529T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
835 PM PDT Sun May 27 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM PDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 4 PM Monday to 3 AM PDT
Tuesday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...West 25 to 35 knots tonight, easing to 15 to 25 knots 
  on Monday morning, then rising to 25 to 35 knots late Monday 
  afternoon through Monday night. 

* WIND WAVES...4 to 6 feet this evening, 2 to 4 feet Monday
  morning, building to 4 to 6 feet on Monday afternoon and
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-280800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-180528T0800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
835 PM PDT Sun May 27 2018

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

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 knots, highest south of the San Juan 
  Islands. 

* WIND WAVES...2 to 4 feet, highest south of the San Juan 
  Islands. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-280800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-180528T0800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
835 PM PDT Sun May 27 2018

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

* WIND...Northwest 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/seattle
6 follow-up statements
720 
WHUS76 KSEW 280940
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
240 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

PZZ131-132-281745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-180528T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T0940Z-180528T2300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0046.180528T2300Z-180529T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
240 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...West 15 to 25 knots this morning rising to 25 to 35 knots
  late this afternoon through tonight.  

* WIND WAVES...2 to 4 feet this morning building to 4 to 6 feet
  late this afternoon and tonight.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-281745-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T2100Z-180530T1300Z/
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-
240 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM
PDT Wednesday. 

* WIND...Rising to northwest 15 to 25 knots this afternoon and
  northwest 15 to 30 knots tonight through Tuesday night. 

* WIND WAVES...Building to 3 to 5 feet this afternoon and 4 to 8
  feet tonight through Tuesday night. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-281745-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T2100Z-180529T1000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
240 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM
PDT Tuesday. 

* WIND...West 15 to 25 knots this afternoon and tonight.

* WIND WAVES...2 to 4 feet this afternoon and 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-281745-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T2100Z-180529T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
240 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM
PDT Tuesday. 

* WIND...Northwest 15 to 30 knots this afternoon and tonight.

* WIND WAVES...Building to 2 to 5 feet this afternoon and 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-281745-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T2100Z-180529T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
240 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM
PDT Tuesday. 

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 knots this afternoon and tonight.
  Strongest winds south of the San Juan Islands.

* WIND WAVES...2 to 4 feet this afternoon and tonight. Highest
  waves south of the San Juan Islands.

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
375 
WHUS76 KSEW 281550
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
850 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

PZZ131-132-290000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180528T2300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0046.180528T2300Z-180529T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
850 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...West 15 to 25 knots rising to 25 to 35 knots late in the
  afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-290000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T2100Z-180530T1300Z/
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-
850 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-290000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T2100Z-180529T1000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
850 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...West 15 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-290000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T2100Z-180529T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
850 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-290000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.180528T2100Z-180529T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
850 AM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 knots. Strongest winds south of the 
  San Juan Islands. 

* WIND WAVES...2 to 4 feet this afternoon and tonight. Highest 
  waves south of the San Juan Islands. 

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
096 
WHUS76 KSEW 282205
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
305 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

PZZ131-132-290615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180528T2300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0046.180528T2300Z-180529T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
305 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...West 25 to 35 knots. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-290615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180529T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
305 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 knots. Strongest winds south of the 
  San Juan Islands. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-290615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180530T1300Z/
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-
305 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-290615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180529T1000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
305 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

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

* WIND...West 15 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-290615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180529T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
305 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

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

* 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
128 
WHUS76 KSEW 290306
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
806 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

PZZ131-132-291115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
806 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

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

* WIND...West 25 to 35 knots easing to 5 to 15 knots in the
  morning then rising to 25 to 35 knots from late Tuesday
  afternoon through early Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-291115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180529T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0117.180530T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
806 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT
Wednesday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-291115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180529T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0117.180530T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
806 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT
Wednesday. 

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 30 knots. Strongest winds south of the 
  San Juan Islands. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-291115-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
806 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

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

* WIND...West 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-291115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180530T1300Z/
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-
806 PM PDT Mon May 28 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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
386 
WHUS76 KSEW 290919
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
219 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

PZZ131-132-291730-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
219 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

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

* WIND...West 25 to 35 knots easing to 10 to 20 knots in the
  morning then rising to 25 to 35 knots from late this afternoon
  through late tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-291730-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180529T1300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0117.180530T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
219 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-291730-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180529T1300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0117.180530T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
219 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 30 knots. Strongest winds south of the 
  San Juan Islands. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-291730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180530T1300Z/
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-
219 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-291730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
219 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

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

* WIND...West 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.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle
966 
WHUS76 KSEW 291553
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
853 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

PZZ131-132-300000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0118.180529T1553Z-180529T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0047.180529T2100Z-180530T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
853 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT
Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This
Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. 

* WIND...West 15 to 25 knots rising to 25 to 35 knots late in the
  afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-300000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180530T1300Z/
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-
853 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-300000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
853 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

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

* WIND...West 15 to 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-300000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0117.180530T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
853 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-300000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0117.180530T0000Z-180530T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
853 AM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 30 knots. Strongest winds south of the 
  San Juan Islands. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Seattle, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at May 27, 8:35 PM PDT, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 27, 8:35 PM PDT, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
835 PM PDT Sun May 27 2018

.SYNOPSIS...Onshore flow will increase tonight. Marine clouds will
move inland overnight and it will be cooler on Memorial Day. Only
partial afternoon clearing is expected on Memorial Day, mainly in
the north interior and along the coast. Upper level troughiness
will keep the weather mostly cloudy Tuesday through Saturday with
near normal temperatures and possibly some light showers or
drizzle at times.

&&

.SHORT TERM...A west to northwest marine push is underway this
evening with KUIL-KBLI at 2.5 mb and rising and KOTH-KSEA only 1.6
mb. The onshore flow will usher marine air inland overnight and
temperatures on Memorial Day will be about 10 degrees cooler than
they were today. Model time sections and forecast soundings show a
5000 ft deep marine layer in place across much of Western
Washington late tonight through Tuesday morning. If the NAM is
correct, expect little if any sunshine in the interior from about
Everett or so southward on Memorial Day. There may be enough lift
in the marine layer to produce some light drizzle or brief light
rain at times, mainly on the Olympic Peninsula.

An upper level trough will develop off the coast on Tuesday. This
will give even stronger onshore surface flow Monday evening and
produce more lift within the marine layer. The result should be
more extensive and persistent clouds on Tuesday, temperatures a
few degrees lower than Monday, and a chance of drizzle or light
rain over the north interior as well as the Olympic Peninsula.

The upper trough moves inland Tuesday night and Wednesday and is
replaced by another trough offshore Wednesday night. Expect strong
onshore flow to continue with a chance of showers on Wednesday.

Current forecasts look good. No updates are planned. Albrecht

.LONG TERM...From the previous long term discussion: On Thursday
another upper short wave will arrive, with a slight chance of
showers. Models have recently coalesced around the idea that a
deep upper low will move into the offshore waters from the west on
Friday, and send a feature that looks an awful like a front into
Washington. It isn't a strong front, but it seems to have enough
punch to put likely pops on the coast and in the Olympics Friday
and Saturday, with chance pops elsewhere. The upper low may move
through the area Sunday as it dissipates, keeping chance pops in
the forecast. Temperatures will be close to average all four days
Thursday through Sunday-- mid to upper 60s inland, near 60 on the
coast. Burke

&&

.AVIATION...Flat upper ridging over Western Washington will shift
eastward overnight as a broad upper trough moves into the offshore
waters. West flow aloft becoming southwesterly. Strong low level
onshore flow is expected tonight through Monday night. The air
mass is stable with increasing moisture below a deepening marine
layer.

Expect marine clouds to fill in late tonight with extensive
stratus with bases below 020 by Monday morning. Burnoff and
lifting will be slow to occur on Monday afternoon. Mainly MVFR
conditions late tonight into Monday with some VFR conditions,
mainly in the north interior, after 20Z Monday. Albrecht

KSEA...Seatac appears to be on the edge of where northerly winds
coming down Puget Sound meet southwesterly flow coming in from
the Chehalis Gap. Expect light southwest winds at the terminal to
dominate later tonight through Monday evening. Stratus will
arrive around 10Z, and at this time it appears that CIGS will be
in the 010-020 range. Some brief drizzle is possible Monday
morning temporarily reducing the visibility. Some modest lifting
expected mid-day through the afternoon on Monday, but it may not
scatter out on Monday afternoon given the strength of low-level
onshore flow. Albrecht

&&

.MARINE...High pressure offshore combined with lower pressure east
of the Cascades will give strong onshore flow through Tuesday
night. Moderate to occasionally strong onshore flow is likely to
continue Wednesday through the end of the upcoming week.

Winds came close to gale force at Race Rocks and Sheringham BC
earlier this evening and onshore pressure gradients continue to
slowly increase. Hence, the small craft advisory for the eastern
two thirds of the Strait of Juan de Fuca this evening was upgraded
to a gale warning that will continue until 3 AM. After briefly
falling to 15 to 25 knots Monday morning, expect winds to increase
back to gale force in the strait late Monday afternoon into
Monday night. The gale watch for the eastern two thirds of the
strait for Monday night was upgraded to a warning. Small craft
advisory conditions can be expected in the waters adjacent to
where the gales are occurring.

Over the coastal waters, stronger northwest winds will develop on
Monday afternoon and continue through midweek, with wind as high
as 30 knots at times from Tuesday into early Wednesday. A rather
long fetch of northwesterly winds from Western Vancouver Island
into the coastal waters should generate a steep and short-period
northwesterly swell for the first half of the upcoming week.
Albrecht

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 3 AM to 4 PM PDT Monday for Central
     U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance U.S.
     Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Gale Warning until 3 AM PDT Monday for Central U.S. Waters
     Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of
     Juan De Fuca.

     Gale Warning from 4 PM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday for Central
     U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance U.S.
     Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM PDT Monday for Admiralty Inlet-
     Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 6:24 PM PDTGale WarningSEW8 hr
May 27, 6:24 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW3 days

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Sources

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