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Gale Warning 36, NWS Seattle, WA

May 22, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at May 22, 2021, 2:48 AM PDT. It took effect at May 22, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 22, 2021, 2:48 AM PDT (09:48 UTC)
In effect from
May 22, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 23, 2021, 2:32 AM PDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

950 
WHUS76 KSEW 220948
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
248 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

PZZ131-132-221800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0028.210522T2100Z-210523T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0036.210523T0000Z-210523T0900Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
248 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 30 kt early this morning
  and again this afternoon.

* 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 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM 
  PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-221800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.210523T0000Z-210523T0800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
248 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-221800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.210523T0000Z-210523T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
248 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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

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
213 
WHUS76 KSEW 221611
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
911 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

PZZ131-132-230015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0036.210523T0000Z-210523T0900Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
911 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* 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 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM 
  PDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-230015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.210523T0000Z-210523T0800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
911 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-230015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.210523T0000Z-210523T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
911 AM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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
546 
WHUS76 KSEW 222223
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
323 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

PZZ131-132-230630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0036.210523T0000Z-210523T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.210523T2100Z-210524T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
323 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt. For the
  first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For the
  second 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 2 AM PDT Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-230630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.210523T0000Z-210523T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.210523T2100Z-210524T0600Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
323 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-230630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.210523T0000Z-210523T0800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
323 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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
067 
WHUS76 KSEW 230348
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
848 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

PZZ131-132-231200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210523T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.210523T2100Z-210524T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
848 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* 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 3 AM PDT Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-231000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210523T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
848 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-231200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210523T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.210523T2100Z-210524T0600Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
848 PM PDT Sat May 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Sunday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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
013 
WHUS76 KSEW 230932
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
232 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

PZZ131-132-231745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210523T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.210523T2100Z-210524T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
232 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...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...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-231745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210523T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.210523T2100Z-210524T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
232 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-231045-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-210523T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
232 AM PDT Sun May 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased. 

$$

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 22, 2:48 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW24 hr
May 22, 3:23 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW47 hr

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Sources

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