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Gale Warning 66, NWS Seattle, WA

October 5, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Oct 5, 2021, 2:17 AM PDT. It was in force for 13 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
Oct 5, 2021, 2:17 AM PDT (09:17 UTC)
Expired
Oct 5, 2021, 3:00 PM PDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

271 
WHUS76 KSEW 050917
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-051730-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0066.211005T0917Z-211005T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T2200Z-211006T1200Z/
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-
217 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east to southeast wind rising to 25
  to 35 kt then shifting to southwest. For the Small Craft
  Advisory late this afternoon and tonight winds 15 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-051730-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0066.211005T0917Z-211005T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T2200Z-211006T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
217 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds rising to 25 to 35
  kt today. For the Small Craft Advisory, southerly winds 15 to 25
  kt late this afternoon and tonight.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-051730-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T1800Z-211006T0600Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-051730-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T1800Z-211006T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-051730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T1800Z-211006T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
217 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 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
2 follow-up statements
612 
WHUS76 KSEW 051543
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
843 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-052345-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-211005T2200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T2200Z-211006T1200Z/
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-
843 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 8 
  to 10 ft at 11 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 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-052345-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-211005T2200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T2200Z-211006T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
843 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, 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...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-052345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T1800Z-211006T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
843 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-052345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T1800Z-211006T0600Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
843 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...West 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-052345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T1800Z-211006T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
843 AM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Central 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
727 
WHUS76 KSEW 052157
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
257 PM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-060600-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-211005T2200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T2200Z-211006T1200Z/
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-
257 PM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and combined season 8 to 10
  feet at 8 seconds.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>134-060600-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-211005T2200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.211005T2200Z-211006T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
257 PM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-060600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211006T0600Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
257 PM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-060600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211006T0600Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
257 PM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

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

* WHERE...West 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-060600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0215.000000T0000Z-211006T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
257 PM PDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Central 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle

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