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Gale Warning 34, NWS Seattle, WA

May 17, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at May 17, 2021, 2:26 PM PDT. It took effect at May 17, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 17, 2021, 2:26 PM PDT (21:26 UTC)
In effect from
May 17, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 18, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

581 
WHUS76 KSEW 172126
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
226 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

PZZ131-132-180530-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0027.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0034.210518T0300Z-210518T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T1400Z-210518T2300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
226 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 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 8 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM 
  PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-180530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T1800Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
226 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-180530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T2300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
226 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-180530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T2300Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
226 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-180530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-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-
226 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-180530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T0300Z-210518T1500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
226 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
2 follow-up statements
875 
WHUS76 KSEW 180313
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
813 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

PZZ131-132-181115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-210518T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T1400Z-210518T2300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
813 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* 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, until 7 AM PDT Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-181115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-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-
813 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-181115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T1800Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
813 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-181115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T2300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
813 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-181115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T1500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
813 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-181115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T2300Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
813 PM PDT Mon May 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM 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
716 
WHUS76 KSEW 180959
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
259 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

PZZ131-132-181800-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-210518T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.210518T1400Z-210519T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
259 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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, until 7 AM PDT this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-181800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0104.210519T0000Z-210519T0800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
259 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 1 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-181800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T1900Z/
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-
259 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-181800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T1900Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
259 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-181800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210519T0800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
259 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-181800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-210518T1900Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
259 AM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.

* 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
May 17, 2:56 AM PDTGale WatchSEW12 hr
May 17, 2:56 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW33 hr

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Sources

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