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Gale Warning 35, NWS Seattle, WA

May 21, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at May 21, 2021, 2:46 AM PDT. It took effect at May 21, 2021, 7:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 21, 2021, 2:46 AM PDT (09:46 UTC)
In effect from
May 21, 2021, 7:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 22, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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573 
WHUS76 KSEW 210946
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
246 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

PZZ170-173-176-211100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-210521T1200Z/
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-
246 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ131-132-211800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0106.000000T0000Z-210521T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0107.210522T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0035.210522T0200Z-210522T0900Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
246 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 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 7 PM this evening to 2 AM 
  PDT Saturday. 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-211800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.210522T0200Z-210522T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
246 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-211800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.210522T0100Z-210522T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
246 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...South 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds far southwest portion.

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
3 follow-up statements
494 
WHUS76 KSEW 211625
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
925 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

PZZ131-132-220030-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0035.210522T0200Z-210522T0900Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
925 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 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...From 7 PM this evening to 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-220030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.210522T0200Z-210522T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
925 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-220030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.210522T0100Z-210522T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
925 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...South 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
719 
WHUS76 KSEW 212231
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
331 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

PZZ131-132-220645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0035.210522T0200Z-210522T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.210522T0900Z-210522T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0028.210522T2100Z-210523T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
331 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Gale 
  Watch, west winds 20 to 30 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, from 7 PM this evening to 2 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM 
  PDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon 
  through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-220645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.210522T0200Z-210522T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
331 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-220645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.210522T0100Z-210522T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
331 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 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
949 
WHUS76 KSEW 220350
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
850 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

PZZ131-132-221200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.210522T0900Z-210522T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0028.210522T2100Z-210523T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
850 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

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

* 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 2 AM PDT Saturday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Saturday. For the 
  Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-220900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
850 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-220900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
850 PM PDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 21, 2:46 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW38 hr
May 21, 3:31 PM PDTGale WatchSEW11 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.