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Gale Warning 55, NWS Seattle, WA

August 3, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Aug 3, 2021, 2:28 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 3, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Aug 3, 2021, 2:28 AM PDT (09:28 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 3, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 4, 2021, 2:26 AM PDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

930 
WHUS76 KSEW 030928
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
228 AM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

PZZ170-173-176-031030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0169.000000T0000Z-210803T1800Z/
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-
228 AM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased. 

$$

PZZ150-153-156-031030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0169.000000T0000Z-210803T1200Z/
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-
228 AM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased. 

$$

PZZ131-132-031730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0170.000000T0000Z-210803T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0055.210804T0000Z-210804T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
228 AM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, west wind 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 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM 
  PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-031730-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0171.210804T0000Z-210804T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
228 AM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 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
4 follow-up statements
917 
WHUS76 KSEW 031526
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
826 AM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

PZZ131-132-032330-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0055.210804T0000Z-210804T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
826 AM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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 5 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-032330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0171.210804T0000Z-210804T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
826 AM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 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
669 
WHUS76 KSEW 032138
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
238 PM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

PZZ131-132-040545-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0055.210804T0000Z-210804T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
238 PM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-040545-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0171.210804T0000Z-210804T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
238 PM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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
955 
WHUS76 KSEW 040350
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
850 PM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

PZZ133-040500-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0171.000000T0000Z-210804T1200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
850 PM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ131-132-041000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-210804T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
850 PM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ153-156-040700-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0172.210804T0350Z-210804T0700Z/
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
850 PM PDT Tue Aug 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT...

* 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 midnight PDT tonight.

* 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
318 
WHUS76 KSEW 040926
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
226 AM PDT Wed Aug 4 2021

PZZ131-132-041730-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-210804T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0173.210804T0926Z-210806T0000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
226 AM PDT Wed Aug 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 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...Until 5 PM 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
Aug 3, 2:28 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW18 hr
Aug 3, 4:49 PM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSEWKing26 min

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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.