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Gale Warning 57, NWS Seattle, WA

August 5, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Aug 5, 2021, 3:04 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 5, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 14 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
Aug 5, 2021, 3:04 AM PDT (10:04 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 5, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 6, 2021, 2:58 AM PDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

965 
WHUS76 KSEW 051004
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
304 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

PZZ131-132-051815-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-210805T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-210805T2300Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0037.210805T2300Z-210806T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0057.210805T2300Z-210806T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
304 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For
  the Gale Warning, 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...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT 
  this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-051115-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0173.000000T0000Z-210805T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
304 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds across the Admiralty Inlet area have subsided below small
craft criteria.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
4 follow-up statements
664 
WHUS76 KSEW 051836
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1136 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

PZZ131-132-060530-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0174.000000T0000Z-210805T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0057.210805T2000Z-210806T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1136 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* 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 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
486 
WHUS76 KSEW 052126
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
226 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

PZZ131-132-060530-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-210806T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
226 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 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 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-060530-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0175.210805T2300Z-210806T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
226 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-060530-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0175.210805T2300Z-210806T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
226 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 3 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
728 
WHUS76 KSEW 060329
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
829 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

PZZ131-132-061000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-210806T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
829 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 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 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-061000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-210806T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
829 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-061000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-210806T1000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
829 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 3 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
403 
WHUS76 KSEW 060958
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
258 AM PDT Fri Aug 6 2021

PZZ131-132-061800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-210806T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0176.210806T0958Z-210807T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
258 AM PDT Fri Aug 6 2021

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

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-061100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0175.000000T0000Z-210806T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
258 AM PDT Fri Aug 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided to below small craft criteria overnight.

$$

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 4, 7:25 PM PDTGale WarningSEW8 hr
Aug 4, 7:25 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW16 hr
Aug 5, 2:26 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW13 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.