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Gale Warning 23, NWS Seattle, WA

March 6, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Mar 6, 2021, 2:58 PM PST. It took effect at Mar 6, 2021, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2021, 2:58 PM PST (22:58 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
Expired
Mar 7, 2021, 8:50 AM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

853 
WHUS76 KSEW 062258
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
258 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-070700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210307T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0020.210307T0000Z-210307T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0023.210307T0300Z-210307T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T1200Z-210308T0000Z/
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-
258 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25
  kt and seas 10 to 12 ft at 10 seconds. For the Gale Warning,
  south to southwest winds 30 to 40 kt. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft
  at 14 seconds.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-070700-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0020.210307T0300Z-210307T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0023.210307T0600Z-210307T1500Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
258 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-070700-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0600Z-210307T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
258 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* 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...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-070700-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0900Z-210307T2100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
258 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-070700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
258 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 8 to 10 feet, occasionally 10 to 12 feet. 
  Bar conditions moderate to rough. Maximum ebb currents will 
  occur around 1100 PM Saturday and 1130 AM Sunday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ135-070700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0900Z-210307T2100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
258 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 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
4 follow-up statements
845 
WHUS76 KSEW 070014
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
414 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-070815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210307T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0023.210307T0300Z-210307T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T1200Z-210308T0000Z/
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-
414 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25
  kt and seas 10 to 12 ft at 10 seconds. For the Gale Warning,
  south to southwest winds 30 to 40 kt. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft
  at 14 seconds.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-070815-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0023.210307T0600Z-210307T1500Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
414 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-070815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0014Z-210307T2100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
414 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-070815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
414 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 8 to 10 feet, occasionally 10 to 12 feet. 
  Bar conditions moderate to rough. Maximum ebb currents will 
  occur around 1100 PM Saturday and 1130 AM Sunday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-070815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0600Z-210307T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
414 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* 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...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-070815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0900Z-210307T2100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
414 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 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
438 
WHUS76 KSEW 070418
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
818 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

PZZ132-133-071230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0023.210307T0418Z-210307T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
818 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-071230-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210307T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T1200Z-210308T0000Z/
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-
818 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 seconds.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-071230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0418Z-210307T1800Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
818 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-071200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0418Z-210307T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
818 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-071230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T0418Z-210307T2100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
818 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-071230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
818 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 11 feet. Bar conditions rough. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 1100 PM tonight and 
  1130 AM Sunday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ135-071230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210307T2100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
818 PM PST Sat Mar 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 1 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
564 
WHUS76 KSEW 071124
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

PZZ133-071930-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T1800Z-210308T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south 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, until 10 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-071930-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210307T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T1200Z-210308T1200Z/
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-
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and 
  seas 9 to 13 ft at 9 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 16 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 37 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-071930-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210308T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 11 feet. Bar conditions rough. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 1130 AM Sunday and 1215 
  AM Monday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

PZZ130-071800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-071930-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210307T2100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-071930-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210307T2100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
324 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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
206 
WHUS76 KSEW 071650
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

PZZ132-080000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210308T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-080000-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.210307T1650Z-210308T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-080000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210308T0000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-080000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210308T0000Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-080000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210308T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Combined seas near 10 feet. Bar conditions rough. Maximum
  ebb currents will occur around 1130 AM Sunday and 1215 AM
  Monday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

PZZ131-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-071800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210307T1800Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt and seas near 10 ft at 10 
  seconds.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-080100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-210308T1200Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
850 AM PST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 16 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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http://weather.gov/seattle

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