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Gale Warning 21, NWS Seattle, WA

February 13, 2020

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Feb 13, 2020, 9:04 AM PST. It was in force for 12 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
Feb 13, 2020, 9:04 AM PST (17:04 UTC)
Expired
Feb 13, 2020, 8:58 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

245 
WHUS76 KSEW 131704
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
904 AM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

PZZ131-132-140115-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0021.200213T1704Z-200214T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.200214T0600Z-200214T1800Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
904 AM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East 
  Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-140115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200214T1800Z/
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-
904 AM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots, becoming west to
  northwest 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 11 feet at 13
  seconds becoming 15 to 17 seconds tonight and Friday.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130-140115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200214T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
904 AM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots, becoming west to
  northwest 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 11 feet at 13
  seconds becoming 15 to 17 seconds tonight and Friday.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-140115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200214T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
904 AM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt becoming northwest in the
  afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ135-140115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200214T1500Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
904 AM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
2 follow-up statements
938 
WHUS76 KSEW 132337
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
337 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

PZZ131-132-140745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200214T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.200214T0900Z-200214T1800Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
337 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East 
  Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM PST Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-140745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200215T1400Z/
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-
337 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 15 to 25
  knots Friday. Winds easing Friday afternoon. West swell 7 feet
  building to 10 feet late tonight and to 16 feet on Friday with a
  16 second period. Swell subsiding to 12 feet at 14 seconds
  Friday night. 

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ135-140745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200214T1800Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
337 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130-140745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200215T1400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
337 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West wind 15 to 25 knots tonight. West swell 12 feet at
  15 seconds Friday subsiding to 10 feet at 14 seconds Friday
  night.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-140745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200214T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
337 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt Northern Inland waters. Northwest
  winds 20 to 30 knots becoming southwest 15 to 25 knots Friday
  morning. 

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
722 
WHUS76 KSEW 140458
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
858 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

PZZ131-132-141300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200214T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.200214T0458Z-200214T1800Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
858 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt easing to 15 to 25 kt after
  midnight.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-141300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200215T1400Z/
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-
858 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt becoming northwest 15 to 25 knots
  Friday. Winds easing Friday afternoon. West swell 7 feet  
  building to 10 feet late tonight and to 16 feet on Friday with a
  16 second period. Swell subsiding to 12 feet at 14 seconds 
  Friday night. 

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ133>135-141300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200214T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
858 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130-141300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-200215T1400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
858 PM PST Thu Feb 13 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. West swell 12 feet at 15 seconds
  Friday subsiding to 10 feet at 14 seconds Friday night.

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle

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