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Gale Warning 33, NWS Seattle, WA

May 16, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at May 16, 2021, 2:47 AM PDT. It took effect at May 16, 2021, 2:19 PM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
May 16, 2021, 2:47 AM PDT (09:47 UTC)
In effect from
May 16, 2021, 2:19 PM PDT
Expired
May 17, 2021, 6:48 AM PDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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090 
WHUS76 KSEW 160947
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
247 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

PZZ131-132-161800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0101.000000T0000Z-210516T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0026.210517T0200Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0033.210516T2200Z-210517T1400Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
247 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* 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 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM 
  PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT early 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-161800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.210516T2200Z-210517T1400Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
247 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands 
  and Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-161800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-210516T2100Z/
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-
247 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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
5 follow-up statements
427 
WHUS76 KSEW 161522
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
822 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

PZZ131-132-162330-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0033.210516T2200Z-210517T1400Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
822 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM PDT MONDAY...

* 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...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-162100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-210516T2100Z/
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-
822 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-162330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.210516T2200Z-210517T1400Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
822 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-162330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.210516T2200Z-210517T1400Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
822 AM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
202 
WHUS76 KSEW 162119
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
219 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

PZZ170-173-176-162230-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-210516T2100Z/
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-
219 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have eased. 

$$

PZZ131-132-170530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0033.210516T2119Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.210517T1400Z-210517T1900Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
219 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON PDT MONDAY...

* 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, until 7 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to noon PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-170530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.210516T2119Z-210517T1400Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
219 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-170530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.210516T2119Z-210517T1400Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
219 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
517 
WHUS76 KSEW 170320
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
820 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

PZZ131-132-171300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.210517T1400Z-210517T1900Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
820 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON PDT
MONDAY...

* 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, until 7 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to noon PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-171300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
820 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-171300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
820 PM PDT Sun May 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
916 
WHUS76 KSEW 170956
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
256 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

PZZ131-132-171800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.210517T1400Z-210517T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0027.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
256 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the 
  Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt possible.

* 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, until 7 AM PDT this morning. For 
  the Gale Watch, from this evening through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-171800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
256 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 
  20 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening 
  to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-171800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
256 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to
  25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15
  to 25 kt shifting to the northwest after midnight tonight.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening 
  to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-171800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210517T1800Z-210518T1800Z/
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-
256 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 20 to 30 kt shifting to the west this evening.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-171800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210517T1800Z-210518T1500Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
256 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-171800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
256 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT 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
190 
WHUS76 KSEW 171348
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
648 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

PZZ131-132-172200-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-210517T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0027.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
648 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Tuesday 
  morning.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

PZZ133-172200-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
648 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-172200-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-210517T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
648 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to
  25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15
  to 25 kt shifting to the northwest after midnight tonight.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-172200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210517T1800Z-210518T1800Z/
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-
648 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest 20 to 30 kt shifting to the west this evening.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-172200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210517T1800Z-210518T1500Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
648 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-172200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
648 AM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT 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.

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