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Gale Warning 3, NWS Seattle, WA

January 4, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jan 4, 2021, 8:46 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 5, 2021, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 4, 2021, 8:46 PM PST (04:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 5, 2021, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 6, 2021, 2:53 AM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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920 
WHUS76 KSEW 050446
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
846 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

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/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.210105T1400Z-210106T1200Z/
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-
846 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 
  23 to 28 ft at 16 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft at 18 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

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/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.210105T1500Z-210106T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
846 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON PST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, 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...For the Gale Warning, from noon Tuesday to 4 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-051300-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210105T1400Z-210106T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0003.210105T1800Z-210106T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
846 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt becoming Northwest 15 to 25 knots
  after midnight.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-051300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210105T1400Z-210106T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
846 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-051300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
846 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 15 to 18 feet. Bar conditions severe with 
  breakers covering the bar. Maximum ebb currents will occur 
  around 900 AM and 900 PM Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ135-051300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210105T2000Z-210106T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
846 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 4 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-051300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
846 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 14 to 20 ft at 14 to 17
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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
993 
WHUS76 KSEW 051009
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
209 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

PZZ134-051815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210105T1300Z-210105T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.GL.W.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 4 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-051815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210105T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0003.210105T1400Z-210106T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210106T0600Z-210107T0000Z/
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-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 
  22 to 27 ft at 17 seconds. For the first Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 17 to 21 ft at 18 seconds. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt 
  and seas 19 to 24 ft at 15 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM PST 
  early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM 
  this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-051815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210105T1300Z-210105T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 4 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-051815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-051815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 15 to 18 feet building to 18 to 21 feet 
  this afternoon into Wednesday morning. Bar conditions severe 
  with breakers covering the bar. Maximum ebb currents will 
  occur around 900 AM and 900 PM Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ135-051815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210105T1800Z-210106T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-051815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210105T1400Z-210106T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
209 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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
964 
WHUS76 KSEW 051654
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210106T0600Z-210107T0000Z/
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-
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft
  at 15 to 18 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST 
  Wednesday.

* 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>134-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210105T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 4 AM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 to
  16 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210105T1800Z-210106T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-060100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
854 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 15 to 18 feet building to 18 to 21 feet 
  this afternoon into Wednesday morning. Bar conditions severe 
  with breakers covering the bar. Maximum ebb currents will 
  occur around 900 AM and 900 PM Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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
540 
WHUS76 KSEW 052236
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
236 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-060645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.210106T0600Z-210107T0000Z/
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-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 19 to 22
  ft at 15 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST 
  Wednesday.

* 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>134-060645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-060645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-060645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft at 14 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-060645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-060645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210107T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
236 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

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

* WHAT... Combined seas 15 to 18 feet building to 18 to 21 feet
  tonight into Wednesday morning. Bar conditions severe with
  breakers covering the bar. Maximum ebb currents will occur
  around 900 PM tonight and 1015 AM Wednesday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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
392 
WHUS76 KSEW 061053
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
253 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

PZZ132-061800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0006.210106T1053Z-210106T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
253 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...East 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-061200-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
253 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

PZZ131-135-061200-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
253 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-061900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210107T1400Z/
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-
253 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 16 to 20 ft at 14
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-061900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210107T1400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
253 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Seas 13 to 17 ft at 14 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-061900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210108T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
253 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 15 to 18 ft. Bar conditions severe with
  breakers likely. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 1015 AM
  and 1015 PM today.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 5, 2:24 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySEW35 hr
Jan 5, 2:26 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningSEWSan Juan23 hr
Jan 5, 2:26 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEW23 hr
Jan 5, 3:02 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW31 hr
Jan 5, 3:02 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW31 hr

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Sources

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