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Gale Warning 51, NWS Seattle, WA

July 25, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Jul 25, 2021, 2:16 PM PDT. It was in force for 13 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 25, 2021, 2:16 PM PDT (21:16 UTC)
Expired
Jul 26, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

268 
WHUS76 KSEW 252116
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
216 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

PZZ131-260530-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-210726T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0051.210725T2116Z-210726T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
216 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-260530-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-210726T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
216 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 
  Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape 
  Shoalwater Out 10 Nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-260530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0162.210725T2116Z-210726T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
216 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt for the Northern Inland 
  Waters, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt for Admiralty Inlet.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands 
  and Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-260530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-210726T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
216 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 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...Until 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
2 follow-up statements
659 
WHUS76 KSEW 260342
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
842 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

PZZ131-261145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210726T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.210726T1000Z-210726T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
842 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

* 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.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-261145-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-210726T1500Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
842 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-261145-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0162.000000T0000Z-210726T1500Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
842 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South/southwest winds 15 to 25 kt for the Northern Inland
  Waters and Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt for Admiralty Inlet .

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands 
  and Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-260600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-210726T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
842 PM PDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 
  Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape 
  Shoalwater Out 10 Nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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
950 
WHUS76 KSEW 260958
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
258 AM PDT Mon Jul 26 2021

PZZ131-261800-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210726T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.210726T1000Z-210727T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
258 AM PDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-261100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0162.000000T0000Z-210726T1500Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
258 AM PDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided below advisory thresholds. Thus, the small
craft advisory has been cancelled.

$$

PZZ132-261800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-210727T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
258 AM PDT Mon Jul 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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 25, 2:39 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW24 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.