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Gale Warning 49, NWS Seattle, WA

July 15, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jul 15, 2021, 2:38 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 15, 2021, 3:53 PM PDT. It was in force for 11 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 15, 2021, 2:38 AM PDT (09:38 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 15, 2021, 3:53 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 16, 2021, 2:49 AM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

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
5 follow-up statements
312 
WHUS76 KSEW 151545
MWWSEW

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

PZZ131-132-152345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0152.000000T0000Z-210715T1900Z/
/O.CON.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-
845 AM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ134-152345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.210716T0100Z-210716T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
845 AM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-152345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.210716T0100Z-210716T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
845 AM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

* 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
852 
WHUS76 KSEW 152125
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
225 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

PZZ131-132-160530-
/O.CON.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-
225 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

* 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 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.210716T0100Z-210716T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
225 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-160530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.210716T0100Z-210716T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
225 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 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
569 
WHUS76 KSEW 152253
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
353 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

PZZ131-132-160700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0049.210715T2253Z-210716T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
353 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* 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 Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.210716T0100Z-210716T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
353 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-160700-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.210716T0100Z-210716T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
353 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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
843 
WHUS76 KSEW 160706
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1206 AM PDT Fri Jul 16 2021

PZZ131-132-161300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210716T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1206 AM PDT Fri Jul 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.000000T0000Z-210716T0900Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
1206 AM PDT Fri Jul 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-161300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.000000T0000Z-210716T1300Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
1206 AM PDT Fri Jul 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning.

* 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
431 
WHUS76 KSEW 160949
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
249 AM PDT Fri Jul 16 2021

PZZ131-132-161800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210716T1300Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.000000T0000Z-210716T1900Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
249 AM PDT Fri Jul 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...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...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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-161800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0153.000000T0000Z-210716T1900Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
249 AM PDT Fri Jul 16 2021

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

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

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

* 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
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 15, 2:38 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW9 hr
Jul 15, 2:38 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW33 hr

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Sources

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