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Gale Warning 48, NWS Seattle, WA

July 14, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jul 14, 2021, 2:57 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 14, 2021, 2:13 PM PDT. It was in force for 12 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 14, 2021, 2:57 AM PDT (09:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 14, 2021, 2:13 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 15, 2021, 2:38 AM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

432 
WHUS76 KSEW 140957
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
257 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

PZZ131-132-141800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210714T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0150.210714T0957Z-210714T1900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0035.210715T0000Z-210715T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0048.210715T0100Z-210715T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
257 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* 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 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT 
  today.

* 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.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller 
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ133-141800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0149.000000T0000Z-210714T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.210715T0100Z-210715T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
257 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-141800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0149.000000T0000Z-210714T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.210715T0100Z-210715T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
257 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-141100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0148.000000T0000Z-210714T1800Z/
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-
257 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased to 20 knots or less.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
4 follow-up statements
628 
WHUS76 KSEW 141529
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
829 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

PZZ131-132-142330-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-210715T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0048.210715T0100Z-210715T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
829 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 knots. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, west wind 15 to 25 knots. 

* 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 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT 
  this 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-142330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.210715T0100Z-210715T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
829 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-142330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.210715T0100Z-210715T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
829 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 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
450 
WHUS76 KSEW 142113
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
213 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

PZZ131-132-150515-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0150.000000T0000Z-210715T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0048.210714T2113Z-210715T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
213 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* 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...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-150515-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.210714T2113Z-210715T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
213 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-150515-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.210714T2113Z-210715T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
213 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 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
442 
WHUS76 KSEW 150509
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1009 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

PZZ131-132-151300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210715T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1009 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* 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...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-151300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-210715T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
1009 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-151300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-210715T1300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
1009 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 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
527 
WHUS76 KSEW 150938
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
238 AM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

PZZ131-132-151745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210715T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0152.210715T0938Z-210715T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0049.210716T0100Z-210716T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
238 AM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PDT
FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* 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 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PDT today.

* 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.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller 
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-151745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-210715T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.210716T0100Z-210716T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
238 AM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-151745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0151.000000T0000Z-210715T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.210716T0100Z-210716T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
238 AM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Friday.

* 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
Jul 13, 7:57 PM PDTGale WatchSEW7 hr
Jul 14, 2:57 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW11 hr
Jul 14, 2:57 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW24 hr

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Sources

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