Gale Warning 85, NWS Seattle, WA

904 
WHUS76 KSEW 141655
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
855 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-150100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
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 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-
855 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND SEAS...South/southwest wind 25 to 35 kt becoming 35 
  to 45 kt with gusts near 50 kt in the afternoon. Seas 18 to 25 
  feet with a dominant period of 12 to 15 seconds. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-150100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
855 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND AND WAVES...South/southeast wind 25 to 40 kts. Wind waves 
  4 to 7 feet. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-150100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0084.181214T1700Z-181215T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
855 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND and WAVES...West wind 25 to 35 kt. Wind waves 4 to 6 feet.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-150100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0085.181215T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
855 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND and WAVES...W wind 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt. Wind 
  waves 6 to 8 feet. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-150100-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
855 AM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...15 to 20 feet.

* BAR CONDITION...Severe with breakers possible.

* FIRST EBB...930 AM this morning.

* SECOND EBB...9 PM tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle

198 
WHUS76 KSEW 142311
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
311 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

PZZ132-150715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1500Z-181216T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
311 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST
Sunday. 

* WIND AND WAVES...South/southeast wind 35 to 45 kts through
  tonight, subsiding to 20 to 30 kts on Saturday. Wind waves 6 to
  8 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet Saturday.
  

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1500Z-181216T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
311 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST
Sunday. 

* WIND AND WAVES...West wind 35 to 45 kt becoming Southeast and easing
  to 20 to 25 kts Saturday. Sea 15 to 20 feet tonight subsiding 
  to around 10 ft Saturday with a dominant period of 10 to 15 
  seconds.


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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-150715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0085.181215T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1500Z-181216T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
311 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST
Sunday. 

* WIND and WAVES...W wind 35 to 45 kt with gusts to 50 kt through
  tonight easing to 20 to 30 kts on Saturday. Wind waves 6 to 8 
  feet through tonight subsiding to 3 to 5 feet Saturday.
  

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-150715-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1500Z-181216T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
311 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST
Sunday. 

* WIND AND WAVES...South wind 30 to 40 kts this evening easing to
  20 to 30 kt through Saturday. Wind waves 5 to 7 feet subsiding 
  to 3 to 5 feet.
  

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-150715-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0056.181215T1800Z-181216T1200Z/
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-
311 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale Watch...
which is in effect from Saturday morning through late Saturday
night. 

* WIND AND SEAS...South/southwest wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 25
  feet with a dominant period of 12 to 15 seconds. Winds will
  subside late tonight to 20 to 30 kt before increasing back to 25
  to 35 kt Saturday.


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 Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

PZZ135-150600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
311 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WIND and WAVES...South wind 25 to 35 kt this evening easing to
  10 to 20 kt tonight. Wind waves 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 1 to 3
  feet.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-150600-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
311 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* COMBINED SEAS...15 to 20 feet.

* BAR CONDITION...Severe with breakers possible.

* FIRST EBB...930 AM this morning.

* SECOND EBB...9 PM tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle

464 
WHUS76 KSEW 150616
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Issued by National Weather Service Portland OR
1016 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-151430-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T0616Z-181215T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0056.181215T1800Z-181216T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0087.181215T1800Z-181216T1800Z/
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-
Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
1016 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST
Sunday. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This Small
Craft Advisory is in effect until 10 AM PST Saturday. 


* WIND AND SEAS...Southwest wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 feet
  with a dominant period of 13 seconds. Winds will increase back 
  to south to southeast 25 to 35 kt Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-151430-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0086.181215T0616Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1200Z-181216T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
1016 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect until 4 AM PST Saturday. 

* WIND AND WAVES...South 15 to 25 kt becoming southeast Saturday.
  Gusts to 35 kt through tonight. Wind waves 5 to 7 feet 
  subsiding to 3 to 5 feet.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-151200-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0086.181215T0616Z-181215T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
1016 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect until 4 AM PST Saturday. 

* WIND and WAVES...South wind 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt,
  easing to southeast 10 to 20 kt tonight. Wind waves 4 to 6 feet
  subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-151430-
/O.EXP.KSEW.RB.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.RB.Y.0041.181215T0616Z-181216T1100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
1016 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory for rough bar...which is in effect until 3 AM PST
Sunday. 

* COMBINED SEAS...14 to 17 ft tonight then near 12 ft Saturday.
  Seas building to near 15 ft Saturday night.

* BAR CONDITION...Severe with breakers possible.

* FIRST EBB...1030 AM Saturday.

* SECOND EBB...1015 PM Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-151430-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1200Z-181216T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1016 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...South/southeast wind 30 to 40 kts through 
  tonight, subsiding to 20 to 30 kts on Saturday. Wind waves 6 to 
  8 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-151430-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1200Z-181216T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1016 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WIND AND WAVES...W wind 25 to 35 kts becoming 15 to 25 kt on
  Saturday. NW swell 12 to 15 ft tonight, near 10 ft Saturday.
  Dominant period 9 to 13 seconds. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-151430-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1200Z-181216T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1016 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WIND and WAVES...W wind 25 to 35 kts becoming 15 to 25 kt on
  Saturday. Wind waves around 6 ft tonight subsiding to 3 to 5 
  feet Saturday. 

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.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle

491 
WHUS76 KSEW 151035
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

PZZ132-151845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1035Z-181216T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0087.181216T0600Z-181217T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
Sunday. 

* WIND...Southeast 15 to 30 kt today rising to 25 to 40 kt
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-151845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1035Z-181216T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0087.181216T0600Z-181217T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
Sunday. 

* WIND...Southeast 15 to 30 kt today rising to 25 to 40 kt
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-151845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1035Z-181216T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

* WIND...Easterly 15 to 30 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ131-151845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1035Z-181216T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

* WIND...Easterly 15 to 30 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-151845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.181215T1035Z-181216T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

* WIND...Southerly 15 to 25 kt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-151145-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-181215T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

...GALE WARNING HAS ENDED...

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-151845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0259.000000T0000Z-181215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0087.181215T1800Z-181216T1800Z/
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-
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND...Southerly 15 to 30 kt today increasing to 25 to 40 kt
  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.

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Grays Harbor Bar-
235 AM PST Sat Dec 15 2018

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

* COMBINED SEAS...11 to 14 ft today building to 14 to 18 ft 
  tonight. 

* BAR CONDITION...Rough to severe with breakers possible.

* FIRST EBB...1030 AM today.

* SECOND EBB...1015 PM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
937 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018

.SYNOPSIS...A strong frontal system will move into Western
Washington on Friday. This front is associated with a developing
low that will move into Western Washington Friday or Friday
evening. Damaging winds are expected on the coast, and they are
possible over potions of the interior lowlands of Western
Washington. After a little break between systems on Saturday the
active weather pattern will resume with additional weather systems
reaching the area Sunday through the middle of next week. These
systems may produce heavy rainfall and windy conditions at times.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...Satellite imagery
shows developing low pressure near 40N 139W. Models develop this
low into a 980 mb storm that moves onto northern Vancouver Island
Friday afternoon. The associated frontal system will drag inland
across Western Washington on Friday. The wrinkle of the day
concerns the amount of secondary development that -may or may not-
develop to the south of the main low off the Oregon coast then
move NE into Western Washington. The 12Z mesoscale models (the
WRFARW, University of Washington WRF, and HRRR) all show most
zones across the area getting a couple hours with pockets of high
wind with the frontal system as it passes. The larger scale models
and NAM show a baggy front with little wind, and the 18Z
gradients with the front have backed off a bit. All in all, there
remains a good deal of uncertainty in wind -especially in the
interior- for Friday's system despite it now in the 24 hour
forecast zone.

The high wind watch for the coastal zones was upgraded to a
warning. The watch will be maintained in the interior zones for
now. The 00Z runs and additional satellite imagery should help us
refine where to go to warnings or advisories as appropriate.

With southerly flow aloft and the progressive nature of the front,
expect snowfall amounts in the passes to be 'garden variety' at
just below advisory level.

Saturday will be a day between systems with lower pops and lighter
winds. The next rather strong frontal system will move through the
area on Sunday. This front will bring breezy to windy conditions
to the area and some rain. Albrecht

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...Extended models show
the potential for an atmospheric river aimed into our latitude
with the source region for the air mass from around Hawaii. Snow
levels will be high, rainfall amounts will likely be high and
rather persistent, and many area rivers could flood by the middle
of the week. Forecasts represent a model blend. Albrecht

&&

.AVIATION...A warm front will lift north across the area tonight
into early Friday. Conditions have largely improved into the VFR
category this evening with the exception of coastal sites which
are bouncing around from MVFR to LIFR. Improvement should be
fairly shortlived as the next system moves inland Friday. A strong
cold front is expected with the potential for gusty southerly
winds and low level wind shear. Still some uncertainty on how high
winds may get in the lowlands so confidence in gusts in the TAFs
remains fairly low. In addition to the winds, widespread rain
expected along the front Friday which will likely lower cigs back
to at least MVFR for a period. Winds will subside behind the cold
front as showers end. Should see improving conditions Friday
night.

KSEA...Conditions have improved to VFR this evening with
relatively light and variable winds as showers have shifted north.
Next storm system arrives Friday with the potential for gusty
winds and low level wind shear. Have kept winds under 30 kts for
now but low confidence at this point. Showers will also return by
the afternoon into evening hours with lowering ceilings, possibly
back to MVFR.

CEO

&&

.MARINE...Winds will continue to pick back up again this evening as
a strong storm system approaches western Washington. Current
headlines remain unchanged with a Gale Warning in place for most
waters, the exception being the central Strait and Puget Sound where
a SCA is in place. Puget Sound should see Gale force winds on Friday
so SCA will transition to Gale Warning. Fridays storm
system has the potential to be rather strong and although some
uncertainty exists in regards to track and strength, this forecast
errs on the side of a stronger system. This places very borderline
high end Gale to Storm Warning criteria winds across coastal
waters. In addition, although still uncertain, there is potential
to see a strong surge of wind down the Strait late Friday-a Gale
Watch has been issued for the central Strait. Although the winds,
if they occur, would occur across all parts of the Strait, given
Gale Warning already in place for western and eastern Strait, left
that as is for now. Rough Bar for Grays Harbor will continue into
Friday night as well. Finally, High Surf Advisory for the coast
was left as is given very minor changes in wave height timing and
strength with latest data. Tidal issues do not seem to be a
concern at the moment.

Kovacik/CEO

&&

.HYDROLOGY...Flooding continues on the Skokomish River in Mason
County. The river is forecast to recede to below flood stage
later Friday. Flood watch has been cancelled as the threat for
flooding has decreased as most streams have crested or will crest
shortly. No additional flooding is expected this weekend.

Extended models show a strong potential for an atmospheric river
aimed into our latitude with the source region for the air mass
from around Hawaii next week. Snow levels will be high and
rainfall amounts may be high and rather persistent. Many area
rivers could flood by the middle of next week. Albrecht/CEO

&&

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.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening for
     Admiralty Inlet Area-Bellevue and Vicinity-Bremerton and
     Vicinity-East Puget Sound Lowlands-Everett and Vicinity-
     Hood Canal Area-San Juan County-Seattle and Vicinity-
     Southwest Interior-Tacoma Area-Western Skagit County-
     Western Whatcom County.

     High Wind Warning from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Friday for Central Coast-
     North Coast.

     High Surf Advisory from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday for Central
     Coast-North Coast.

PZ...Small Craft Advisory for rough bar until 10 PM PST Friday for
     Grays Harbor Bar.

     Gale Warning until 10 PM PST Friday for Admiralty Inlet-Coastal
     Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
     Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
     Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To
     60 Nm-Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville
     Out 10 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape
     Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville
     To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-East Entrance U.S. Waters
     Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Northern Inland Waters Including The
     San Juan Islands-West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan
     De Fuca.

     Gale Watch from Friday afternoon through late Friday night for
     Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM PST Friday for Central U.S.
     Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PST Friday for Puget Sound and
     Hood Canal.

     Gale Warning from 9 AM to 10 PM PST Friday for Puget Sound and
     Hood Canal.

&&

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