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Gale Warning 59, NWS Seattle, WA

August 15, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Aug 15, 2021, 2:52 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 15, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Aug 15, 2021, 2:52 AM PDT (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 15, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Aug 16, 2021, 2:40 AM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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592 
WHUS76 KSEW 150952
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
252 AM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

PZZ131-132-151800-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0182.000000T0000Z-210815T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0059.210816T0100Z-210816T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
252 AM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* 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 6 PM this evening to 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-151800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0183.210816T0100Z-210816T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
252 AM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
4 follow-up statements
946 
WHUS76 KSEW 151807
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1107 AM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

PZZ131-132-160430-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0059.210816T0100Z-210816T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1107 AM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* 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 6 PM this evening to 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160430-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0183.210816T0100Z-210816T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
1107 AM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
280 
WHUS76 KSEW 152117
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

PZZ131-132-160530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0059.210815T2200Z-210816T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* 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...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0183.210815T2200Z-210816T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
217 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

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

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

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
568 
WHUS76 KSEW 160330
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
830 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

PZZ131-132-161130-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210816T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
830 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-161130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0183.000000T0000Z-210816T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
830 PM PDT Sun Aug 15 2021

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

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

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
474 
WHUS76 KSEW 160940
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
240 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

PZZ131-132-161745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210816T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0060.210817T0100Z-210817T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
240 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING FOR EARLY THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...

* 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 6 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-161745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0183.000000T0000Z-210816T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0184.210817T0100Z-210817T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
240 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR EARLY THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-161745-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0184.210817T0100Z-210818T0100Z/
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-
240 AM PDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
PDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM 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

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

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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.