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Gale Warning 24, NWS Seattle, WA

March 8, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Mar 8, 2021, 6:22 PM PST. It was in force for 8 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
Mar 8, 2021, 6:22 PM PST (02:22 UTC)
Expired
Mar 9, 2021, 2:10 AM PST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

728 
WHUS76 KSEW 090222
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
622 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-091030-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0024.210309T0222Z-210309T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0056.210309T1200Z-210310T0000Z/
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-
622 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 11 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-091030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210309T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
622 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 feet subsiding to 6 to 8 ft 
  Tuesday. Bar conditions rough becoming moderate Tuesday. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 130 AM and 145 PM 
  Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ132-091030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.210309T0600Z-210310T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
622 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-091030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.210309T1200Z-210310T0000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
622 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-091030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.210309T0600Z-210310T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
622 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

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

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

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

* 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
528 
WHUS76 KSEW 090411
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
811 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-091215-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0056.210309T1200Z-210310T0000Z/
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-
811 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 11 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-091215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.210309T0411Z-210310T0000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
811 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-091215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.210309T0411Z-210310T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
811 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-091215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.210309T0411Z-210310T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
811 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-091200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210309T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
811 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 feet subsiding to 6 to 8 ft 
  early Tuesday. Bar conditions rough becoming moderate Tuesday. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 130 AM and 145 PM 
  Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
274 
WHUS76 KSEW 091010
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
210 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-091815-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210309T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0056.210309T1010Z-210310T0000Z/
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-
210 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 
  seconds.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-091200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210309T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
210 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions early this morning, with combined
  seas around 10 feet. Combined seas subside to 6 to 8 feet later
  this morning, with bar conditions becoming moderate.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST early this morning.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ131-091815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
210 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Central 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-091815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
210 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-091815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
210 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 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.

&&

$$

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
Mar 8, 6:22 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW32 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.