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Gale Warning 18, NWS Seattle, WA

February 17, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Feb 17, 2021, 2:26 PM PST. It took effect at Feb 18, 2021, 2:32 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2021, 2:26 PM PST (22:26 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2021, 2:32 AM PST
Expired
Feb 18, 2021, 6:00 PM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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927 
WHUS76 KSEW 172226
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
226 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-180630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210218T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0016.210218T1200Z-210218T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0018.210218T1200Z-210218T2300Z/
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-
226 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds rising to
  20 to 30 kt overnight and for the Gale Warning winds rising
  further to 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-180630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T0800Z-210218T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0016.210218T1200Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0018.210218T1400Z-210219T0200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
226 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory easterly winds rising to 15
  to 25 kt tonight and for the Gale Warning wind rising further to
  southeast 25 to 35 knots on Thursday.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM 
  PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-180630-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T1100Z-210219T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0016.210218T1200Z-210219T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
226 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory east wind rising to 15 to 25
  kt after midnight then becoming southeast 20 to 30 kt Thursday.
  The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-180630-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210219T0800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
226 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Combined seas 7 to 9 ft building to 11 ft  during the 
  maximum ebb currents around 8 PM today and 845 AM Thu. Bar 
  conditions moderate except rough during the maximum ebb 
  currents.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous seas can capsize or damage vessels.


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. 

&&

$$

PZZ134-180630-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T1100Z-210219T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
226 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 30
  kt. 

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-180630-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T0600Z-210219T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
226 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East or southeast wind 15 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-180630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T0600Z-210219T0000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
226 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
378 
WHUS76 KSEW 180408
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
808 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

PZZ110-180515-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210219T0800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
808 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Bar conditions expected to remain moderate tonight through
Thursday morning, so the advisory has been canceled.

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-181215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210218T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0018.210218T1200Z-210218T2300Z/
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-
808 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-181215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T0800Z-210218T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0018.210218T1400Z-210219T0200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
808 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 AM 
  PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-181215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T0600Z-210219T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
808 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-181215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T1100Z-210219T1100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
808 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO
3 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-181215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T1100Z-210219T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
808 PM PST Wed Feb 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM PST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday.

* 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
804 
WHUS76 KSEW 181032
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
232 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-181845-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210218T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0018.210218T1032Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210219T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
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-
232 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM PST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft at 13 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-181845-
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0018.210218T1400Z-210218T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T2300Z-210219T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
232 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 3 PM 
  PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM 
  this afternoon to 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-181845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210218T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0018.210218T1400Z-210219T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0043.210219T0200Z-210219T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
232 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt. For 
  the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST 
  early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM 
  this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-181845-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T1500Z-210219T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
232 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds across the northern Puget
  Sound area.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-181845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T0200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
232 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-181845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
232 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-181845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T1100Z-210219T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
232 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* 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
222 
WHUS76 KSEW 181728
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
928 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

PZZ133-190130-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210218T2300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210218T2300Z-210219T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
928 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-190130-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210219T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
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-
928 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft at 13 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-190130-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210219T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0043.210219T0200Z-210219T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
928 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-190130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T0200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
928 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-190130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
928 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-190130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
928 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-190130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
928 AM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
814 
WHUS76 KSEW 182336
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
336 PM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-190745-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210219T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.210219T0000Z-210220T1200Z/
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-
336 PM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 14 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-190745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210219T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0043.210219T0200Z-210219T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
336 PM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-190745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0044.210219T1800Z-210220T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
336 PM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 
  25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 11 ft 
  at 13 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 4 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-190745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
336 PM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-190500-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
336 PM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-190600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
336 PM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-190745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-210219T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
336 PM PST Thu Feb 18 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

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
Feb 16, 6:13 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWKing17 min
Feb 16, 6:31 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWKing29 min
Feb 17, 2:57 AM PSTGale WatchSEW11 hr
Feb 17, 2:57 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW7 days
Feb 17, 3:02 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW46 hr

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