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Gale Warning 50, NWS Seattle, WA

July 20, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jul 20, 2021, 8:56 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 20, 2021, 4:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 11 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jul 20, 2021, 8:56 AM PDT (15:56 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 20, 2021, 4:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 21, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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971 
WHUS76 KSEW 201556
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
856 AM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

PZZ131-132-210000-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.210720T2100Z-210721T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0050.210720T2300Z-210721T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
856 AM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-210000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.210721T0100Z-210721T1100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
856 AM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT early this morning, and again from 6 PM 
  this evening to 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-210000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.210721T0100Z-210721T1100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
856 AM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
538 
WHUS76 KSEW 202111
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
211 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

PZZ131-132-210515-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0050.210720T2300Z-210721T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
211 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-210515-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.210721T0100Z-210721T1100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
211 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT early this morning, and again from 6 PM 
  this evening to 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-210515-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.210721T0100Z-210721T1100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
211 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
080 
WHUS76 KSEW 210309
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
809 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

PZZ131-132-211115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210721T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.210721T1000Z-210722T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
809 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 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 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-211100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-210721T1100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
809 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-211100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-210721T1100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
809 PM PDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
405 
WHUS76 KSEW 211004
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
304 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

PZZ131-132-211815-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210721T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-210722T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
304 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt today, increasing to 20 to 30 kt
  this evening into tonight.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-211815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-210721T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0158.210722T0100Z-210722T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
304 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-211815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0157.000000T0000Z-210721T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0158.210722T0100Z-210722T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
304 AM PDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 3 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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 20, 2:34 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW48 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.