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Gale Warning 13, NWS Seattle, WA

January 31, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jan 31, 2021, 1:35 AM PST. It was in force for 5 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
Jan 31, 2021, 1:35 AM PST (09:35 UTC)
Expired
Jan 31, 2021, 6:25 AM PST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

425 
WHUS76 KSEW 310935
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
135 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-311745-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0013.210131T0935Z-210131T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0029.210131T1500Z-210202T0000Z/
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-
135 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt until
  daybreak. For the Small Craft Advisory, south wind 15 to 25 kt.


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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM PST 
  Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-311745-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0013.210131T0935Z-210131T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
135 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-311745-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.210131T0935Z-210131T2200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
135 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast wind 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.



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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-311745-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.210131T0935Z-210201T1800Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
135 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West swell 10 feet. 

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.



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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-311745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.210131T0935Z-210202T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
135 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 11 to 13 ft. Bar conditions rough with
  breakers during the maximum ebb currents around 615 AM and 615
  PM today. The afternoon ebb Sunday will be strong.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

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. 

&&

$$

PZZ133-311745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
135 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST Sunday.

* 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
1 follow-up statement
956 
WHUS76 KSEW 311425
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
625 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-312230-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210131T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0029.210131T1425Z-210202T0000Z/
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-
625 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west swqell 13 to 15 ft at
  14 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-312230-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210131T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
625 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southeast wind 20 to 30 kt becoming southwest 15 to 25
  kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.



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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-312230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
625 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt easing to 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-312230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
625 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 11 to 13 ft. Bar conditions rough with 
  breakers during the maximum ebb currents around 615 AM and 615 
  PM today. The afternoon ebb Sunday will be strong.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

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. 

&&

$$

PZZ134-312200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210131T2200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
625 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast wind 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-312230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210201T1800Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
625 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

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

* WHAT...West swell 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 31, 1:35 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW38 hr
Jan 31, 2:57 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW25 hr
Jan 31, 3:54 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW18 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.