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Gale Warning 72, NWS Seattle, WA

October 26, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Oct 26, 2021, 10:28 PM PDT. It was in force for 4 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 26, 2021, 10:28 PM PDT (05:28 UTC)
Expired
Oct 27, 2021, 2:43 AM PDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

417 
WHUS76 KSEW 270528
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1028 PM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

PZZ132-271300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0232.000000T0000Z-211027T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0072.211027T0528Z-211027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0233.211027T1000Z-211027T1300Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1028 PM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-271300-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.000000T0000Z-211027T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0072.211027T0528Z-211027T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0233.211027T1000Z-211027T1300Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1028 PM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-271000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0233.211027T0528Z-211027T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
1028 PM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds will be over the far
  southwest part.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-271330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211028T1300Z/
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-
1028 PM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft at 15 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-271330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211028T1300Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1028 PM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft at 15 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-271330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.000000T0000Z-211028T1300Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
1028 PM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 ft tonight building to 12 to 14 
  ft Wednesday. Bar conditions rough. Maximum ebb currents will 
  occur around 930 AM and 930 PM Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ135-271300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211027T1300Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
1028 PM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
1 follow-up statement
486 
WHUS76 KSEW 270943
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
243 AM PDT Wed Oct 27 2021

PZZ132-271045-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-211027T1000Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0233.211027T1000Z-211027T1300Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
243 AM PDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ131-271500-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-211027T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0233.211027T1000Z-211027T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
243 AM PDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-271045-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211027T1300Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
243 AM PDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

PZZ133-271045-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0233.000000T0000Z-211027T1000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
243 AM PDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-271745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211029T0100Z/
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-
243 AM PDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 kt tonight becoming southwest on
  Thursday and seas 11 to 16 ft at 15 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-271745-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211029T0100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
243 AM PDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 kt tonight and Thursday and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft at 15 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-271745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.000000T0000Z-211028T1300Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
243 AM PDT Wed Oct 27 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 12 to 14 ft. Bar conditions rough. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 930 AM and 930 PM 
  today. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

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
Oct 26, 6:40 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW4 hr
Oct 26, 10:28 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW10 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.