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Gale Warning 5, NWS Seattle, WA

January 9, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jan 9, 2021, 2:08 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 9, 2021, 2:08 AM PST (10:08 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 10, 2021, 2:17 AM PST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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870 
WHUS76 KSEW 091008
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
208 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

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Grays Harbor Bar-
208 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 13 ft building to 15 to 18 ft on 
  Sunday. Bar conditions rough becoming severe with breakers on 
  Sunday. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 115 PM this 
  afternoon and 145 AM Sunday. The afternoon ebb will be strong.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-091815-
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/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0005.210110T0000Z-210110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0005.210109T1800Z-210110T1000Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
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-
208 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt rising to 30 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Combined seas 11 to 14 ft with a dominant period of
13 seconds. 

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 2 AM 
  PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-091815-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.210109T2000Z-210110T2200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
208 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast wind rising to 15 to 25 kt this afternoon.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-091815-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210110T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
208 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East wind 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Sunday.

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


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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-091815-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.210109T1800Z-210110T2200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
208 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast wind rising to 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM PST Sunday.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-091815-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.210109T2000Z-210110T2200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
208 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast wind rising to 15 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM PST Sunday.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-091815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
208 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...E wind 15 to 25 kt becoming SE 20 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. 

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST 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
4 follow-up statements
752 
WHUS76 KSEW 091649
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
849 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-100100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210109T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0005.210109T1800Z-210110T1000Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
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-
849 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 12 to 14 ft at 14 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-100100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210110T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
849 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-100100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
849 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 21 
  seconds.

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-100100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.210109T1800Z-210110T2200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
849 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-100100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.210109T2000Z-210110T2200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
849 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 PM
PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-100100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.210109T2000Z-210110T2200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
849 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 PM
PST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-100100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
849 AM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 ft building to 12 or 13 ft tonight and 
  15 to 18 ft Sunday. Bar conditions rough becoming severe with 
  breakers Sunday. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 115 PM 
  this afternoon and 145 AM Sunday. The afternoon ebb will be 
  strong. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
312 
WHUS76 KSEW 092301
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-100715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210110T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.210110T1400Z-210111T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0006.210111T0200Z-210111T1400Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
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-
301 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 13
  to 16 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
  winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 21 ft at 18 seconds. For the Gale
  Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 16 to 19 ft at 16 
  seconds possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM PST Sunday. For the 
  Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-100715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210110T1400Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
301 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-100715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210111T1400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
301 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft at 12 to
  14 seconds building 15 to 16 ft at 14 to 16 seconds Sunday and
  Sunday night.

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-100715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210111T1400Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
301 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-100715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210111T1400Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
301 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-100715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210111T1400Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
301 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 ft building to 12 or 13 ft overnight 
  and 15 to 18 ft Sunday. Bar conditions rough becoming severe 
  with breakers Sunday. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 
  145 AM and 215 PM Sunday. The afternoon ebb will be very 
  strong. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

PZZ132-100715-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
301 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST 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
629 
WHUS76 KSEW 100405
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
805 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-101215-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210110T1400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0011.210110T1400Z-210111T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0006.210111T0200Z-210111T1400Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
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-
805 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 
  15 to 20 ft at 20 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 18 to 21 ft at 20 seconds. For the 
  Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 16 to 19 ft at 17 
  seconds possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM PST Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM PST Sunday. For the 
  Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-101215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210110T1400Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
805 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-101215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210111T1400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
805 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 19 
  seconds.

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-101215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
805 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-101215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210111T1400Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
805 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-101215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210111T1400Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
805 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-101215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210111T1400Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
805 PM PST Sat Jan 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 ft building to 12 or 13 ft overnight 
  and 15 to 18 ft Sunday. Bar conditions rough becoming severe 
  with breakers Sunday. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 
  145 AM and 215 PM Sunday. The afternoon ebb will be very 
  strong. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
136 
WHUS76 KSEW 101017
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 AM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

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/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0006.210111T0200Z-210111T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0006.210111T0200Z-210111T1500Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
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-
217 AM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the small craft advisory south wind 15 to 25 kt
  today. For the gale warning south wind 25 to 35 kt tonight.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Monday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-101130-
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Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 AM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are not expected to exceed 20 kt today.

$$

PZZ130-101830-
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 AM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...SW swell 15 ft at 21 seconds building to west swell 19
  feet at 18 seconds today. 

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-101830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210112T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 AM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt rising to 20 to 30 kt tonight
  and Monday morning. 

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-101830-
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Admiralty Inlet-
217 AM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt rising to 20 to 30 kt at times.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-101830-
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Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
217 AM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt easing to 15 to 25 kt this
  afternoon and evening and then rising again to 20 to 30 kt after
  midnight tonight through Monday morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-101830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210112T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
217 AM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 14 to 18 ft with breakers. Bar conditions
  becoming severe today. Maximum ebb currents will occur around
  215 PM today and 245 AM monday. The afternoon ebb will be very
  strong.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

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
Jan 9, 2:08 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW54 hr
Jan 9, 3:18 AM PSTDense Fog AdvisorySEW8 hr
Jan 9, 2:53 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySEW27 hr
Jan 9, 3:01 PM PSTGale WatchSEW11 hr
Jan 9, 3:01 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW33 hr

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