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Gale Warning 44, NWS Seattle, WA

July 7, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jul 7, 2021, 2:25 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 7, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 7, 2021, 2:25 AM PDT (09:25 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 7, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 8, 2021, 12:00 AM PDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

421 
WHUS76 KSEW 070925
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
225 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

PZZ170-173-176-071030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-210707T1800Z/
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-
225 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased below criteria.

$$

PZZ131-132-071730-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-210707T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0044.210707T2100Z-210708T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
225 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 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 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frequent gale force gusts are expected to
  occur through the central and east entrance of the Strait. 

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-071730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0142.210707T1200Z-210708T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
225 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
3 follow-up statements
401 
WHUS76 KSEW 071738
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1038 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

PZZ131-132-080145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-210707T2100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0044.210707T2100Z-210708T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1038 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 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 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-080145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-210708T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
1038 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
032 
WHUS76 KSEW 072204
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
304 PM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

PZZ133-072315-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0142.000000T0000Z-210708T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
304 PM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing and the advisory has been cancelled.

$$

PZZ131-132-080615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210708T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0143.210708T0700Z-210708T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
304 PM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* 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 midnight PDT tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
160 
WHUS76 KSEW 080346
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
846 PM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

PZZ131-132-081200-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210708T0700Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0143.210708T0700Z-210708T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
846 PM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 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 midnight PDT tonight. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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
Jul 7, 3:04 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW14 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.