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Gale Warning 65, NWS Seattle, WA

September 30, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Sep 30, 2021, 12:51 AM PDT. It was in force for 2 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
Sep 30, 2021, 12:51 AM PDT (07:51 UTC)
Expired
Sep 30, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
2 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

932 
WHUS76 KSEW 300751
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

PZZ150-153-156-301600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0211.000000T0000Z-211001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0065.210930T0751Z-210930T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1000Z-211001T1200Z/
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-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 
  to 11 ft at 12 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-301600-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0211.000000T0000Z-211001T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0065.210930T0751Z-210930T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1000Z-211002T0000Z/
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-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 ft at 12 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-301600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210930T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1200Z-211001T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 30 kt becoming west.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM early this 
  morning to 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-301600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210930T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1200Z-210930T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 11 AM PDT 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-301600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210930T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1200Z-211001T0600Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM early this 
  morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-301600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210930T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0210.210930T2000Z-211001T0400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to
  25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 11 ft at 
  12 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-301600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0208.000000T0000Z-211001T1000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas building to 10 to 12 feet today. Bar
  conditions becoming rough today. Maximum ebb currents will 
  occur around 1245 PM today and 1 AM Friday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

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

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. 

&&

$$

PZZ135-301600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0211.000000T0000Z-210930T1900Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-301600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0210.000000T0000Z-211001T0000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1251 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt becoming west this morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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
1 follow-up statement
547 
WHUS76 KSEW 300944
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

PZZ150-153-156-301745-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210930T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1000Z-211001T1200Z/
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-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft at 12 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-301745-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210930T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1000Z-211002T0000Z/
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-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 12 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-301745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210930T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1200Z-211001T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-301745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210930T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1200Z-210930T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-301745-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210930T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0212.210930T1200Z-211001T0600Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-301745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0207.000000T0000Z-210930T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0210.210930T2000Z-211001T0400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 
  to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft 
  at 12 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-301745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0208.000000T0000Z-211001T1000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 feet. Bar conditions rough. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 1245 PM today and 1 AM 
  Friday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday.

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

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. 

&&

$$

PZZ131-301745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0210.000000T0000Z-211001T0000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-301745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0211.000000T0000Z-210930T1900Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
244 AM PDT Thu Sep 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.

* 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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