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Gale Warning 63, NWS Seattle, WA

September 26, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Sep 26, 2021, 2:28 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 26, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 10 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
Sep 26, 2021, 2:28 AM PDT (09:28 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 26, 2021, 1:00 PM PDT
Expired
Sep 26, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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279 
WHUS76 KSEW 260928
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
228 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-261730-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210926T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0063.210926T2000Z-210927T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0208.210927T0600Z-210927T1500Z/
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-
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 Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 
  kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-261730-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.210927T0600Z-210927T1500Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
228 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-261300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210926T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
228 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT early this morning.

* 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>134-261730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.210926T1300Z-210927T1300Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
228 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and 
  Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-261730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.210926T1300Z-210927T0100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
228 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 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
3 follow-up statements
554 
WHUS76 KSEW 261610
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
910 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-270015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210926T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0063.210926T2000Z-210927T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0208.210927T0600Z-210927T1500Z/
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-
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-
910 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 ft at 13 seconds. For the first Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 15 to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 15 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT 
  this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this 
  evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-270015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.210927T0600Z-210927T1500Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
910 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-270015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210927T1300Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
910 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and 
  Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-270015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210927T0100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
910 AM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 6 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
164 
WHUS76 KSEW 262211
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
311 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-270615-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210927T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0208.210927T0600Z-210927T1500Z/
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-
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-
311 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 8
  to 10 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, south 
  winds 15 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-270615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.210927T0600Z-210927T1500Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
311 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-270615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210927T1300Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
311 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and 
  Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-270100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210927T0100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
311 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 6 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
765 
WHUS76 KSEW 270340
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
840 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-271145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210927T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0208.210927T0600Z-210928T1200Z/
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-
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-
840 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 12 to 
  17 ft at 14 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-271145-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0208.210927T0340Z-210928T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
840 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 12 to 14 ft. Bar conditions rough. 
 
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum ebb currents will occur around 900
  AM and 915 PM Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

PZZ130-271145-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.210927T0600Z-210928T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
840 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 
  seconds.

* WHERE...West 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-271145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210927T1300Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
840 PM PDT Sun Sep 26 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and 
  Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 26, 2:28 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW5 days
Sep 26, 12:29 PM PDTWind AdvisorySEW10 hr

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