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Gale Warning 73, NWS Seattle, WA

November 1, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Nov 1, 2021, 3:17 AM PDT. It took effect at Nov 1, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 1, 2021, 3:17 AM PDT (10:17 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 1, 2021, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
Nov 1, 2021, 2:58 PM PDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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449 
WHUS76 KSEW 011017
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
317 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

PZZ170-173-176-011830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211101T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0073.211101T1600Z-211101T2300Z/
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-
317 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft at 16 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  southeast winds 15 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 4 PM 
  PDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-011830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.211101T1600Z-211102T0500Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
317 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-011830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.211101T1600Z-211102T0500Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
317 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-011830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.211101T2100Z-211102T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
317 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-011830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0236.000000T0000Z-211102T0100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
317 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-011830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211102T0100Z/
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-
317 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

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

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

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

* 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
2 follow-up statements
634 
WHUS76 KSEW 011627
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
927 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

PZZ170-173-176-012300-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211101T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-211101T2300Z/
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-
927 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 16 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 4 PM 
  PDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-020030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.000000T0000Z-211102T0500Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
927 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-020030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.000000T0000Z-211102T0500Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
927 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-020030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.211101T2100Z-211102T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
927 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-020030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211102T0100Z/
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-
927 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-020030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0236.000000T0000Z-211102T0100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
927 AM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

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

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

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

* 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
607 
WHUS76 KSEW 012158
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
258 PM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

PZZ170-173-176-020600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-211101T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0238.211102T1200Z-211102T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0047.211102T1900Z-211103T1200Z/
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-
258 PM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON PDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to noon PDT 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through 
  late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-020600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0231.000000T0000Z-211102T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0238.211102T1300Z-211103T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0047.211103T0600Z-211103T1200Z/
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-
258 PM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 8 
  to 10 ft at 12 seconds possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 11 PM PDT 
  Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through late 
  Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

PZZ130-012300-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0236.000000T0000Z-211102T0100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
258 PM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds in the advisory area have fallen below headline thresholds.
Thus the small craft advisory has been cancelled.

$$

PZZ133-020500-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.000000T0000Z-211102T0500Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
258 PM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-020500-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.000000T0000Z-211102T0500Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
258 PM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-020500-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0237.000000T0000Z-211102T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
258 PM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-020100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0236.000000T0000Z-211102T0100Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
258 PM PDT Mon Nov 1 2021

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

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

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

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 1, 2:58 PM PDTGale WatchSEW12 hr
Nov 1, 2:58 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW69 hr

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Sources

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