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Gale Warning 32, NWS Seattle, WA

May 7, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at May 7, 2021, 2:50 AM PDT. It took effect at May 7, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 9 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
May 7, 2021, 2:50 AM PDT (09:50 UTC)
In effect from
May 7, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 8, 2021, 2:57 AM PDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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294 
WHUS76 KSEW 070950
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
250 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-071100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-210507T1200Z/
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-
250 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased to 20 knots or less.

$$

PZZ131-132-071800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.210507T2100Z-210508T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0032.210508T0100Z-210508T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
250 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this 
  afternoon to 6 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-071800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.210508T0100Z-210508T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
250 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-071800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.210508T0100Z-210508T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
250 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
4 follow-up statements
829 
WHUS76 KSEW 071556
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
856 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

PZZ131-132-080000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.210507T2100Z-210508T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0032.210508T0100Z-210508T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
856 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this 
  afternoon to 6 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-080000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.210508T0100Z-210508T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
856 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-080000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.210508T0100Z-210508T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
856 AM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
045 
WHUS76 KSEW 072159
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
259 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

PZZ131-132-080600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210508T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0032.210508T0100Z-210508T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
259 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT 
  this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-080600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.210508T0100Z-210508T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
259 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-080600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.210508T0100Z-210508T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
259 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
107 
WHUS76 KSEW 080308
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
808 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

PZZ131-132-081115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210508T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
808 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-081115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210508T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
808 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-080900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210508T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
808 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
729 
WHUS76 KSEW 080957
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
257 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

PZZ131-132-081100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210508T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
257 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased to 20 knots or less.

$$

PZZ134-081100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210508T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
257 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased to 20 knots or less.

$$

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
May 6, 5:47 PM PDTGale WarningSEW2 hr
May 6, 8:46 PM PDTGale WarningSEW14 min
May 6, 8:46 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW5 hr
May 7, 2:50 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW24 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.