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Gale Warning 82, NWS Seattle, WA

November 15, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Nov 15, 2021, 2:11 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 15, 2021, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2021, 2:11 PM PST (22:11 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 16, 2021, 3:00 AM PST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

494 
WHUS76 KSEW 152211
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
211 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

PZZ132-160615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211116T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0082.211116T0300Z-211116T1100Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
211 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, west winds 40 to 50 kt. For the 
  Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 3 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-160615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T0600Z-211116T2000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
211 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 40 kt and seas 7 
  to 12 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon PST 
  Tuesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160615-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0080.000000T0000Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
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-
211 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt and 
  seas 15 to 16 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 10 ft at 10 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

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


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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-160615-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-211116T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T0300Z-211116T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
211 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands 
  and Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST 
  Tuesday.

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


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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-160615-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-211116T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T0300Z-211116T1800Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
211 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST 
  Tuesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-160615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.000000T0000Z-211116T1800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
211 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 12 to 14 ft subsiding to around 10 feet
  Tuesday morning. Bar conditions rough. Maximum ebb currents will
  occur around 2 PM Monday afternoon, 200 AM Tuesday, and 230 PM
  Tuesday afternoon.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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
2 follow-up statements
941 
WHUS76 KSEW 160423
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
823 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-161230-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0080.000000T0000Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
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-
823 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 
  15 to 16 ft at 10 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 10 ft at 10 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-161230-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0081.000000T0000Z-211116T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T0600Z-211116T2000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
823 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 34 kt and seas 7 
  to 12 ft at 8 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 8 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until noon PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-161230-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211116T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T1100Z-211116T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
823 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM PST Tuesday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-161230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.000000T0000Z-211116T1800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
823 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 12 to 14 ft subsiding to around 10 feet
  Tuesday morning. Bar conditions rough. Maximum ebb currents will
  occur around 200 AM early Tuesday morning and 230 PM Tuesday 
  afternoon.
 
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ133>135-161230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.000000T0000Z-211116T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
823 PM PST Mon Nov 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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
535 
WHUS76 KSEW 161047
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
247 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

PZZ132-161900-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211116T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T1100Z-211116T2000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
247 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-161900-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0080.000000T0000Z-211116T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.211116T1200Z-211117T0000Z/
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-
247 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt and seas
  around 14 ft at 12 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 12 ft at 11 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-161900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.000000T0000Z-211117T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
247 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Combined seas around 10 feet through the afternoon,
  subsiding to 7 to 9 feet this evening. Bar conditions rough,
  becoming moderate this evening. Maximum ebb currents will occur
  around 230 PM this afternoon and 3 AM early Wednesday morning.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-161900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.000000T0000Z-211116T2000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
247 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft at 11 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until noon PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133>135-161800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0248.000000T0000Z-211116T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
247 AM PST Tue Nov 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

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 14, 6:22 PM PSTAreal Flood AdvisorySEWClallam22 hr
Nov 14, 7:27 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningSEW24 hr
Nov 14, 8:14 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWClallam31 hr
Nov 14, 9:08 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWClallam30 hr
Nov 14, 9:50 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSkagit50 hr
Nov 14, 11:57 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSnohomish26 hr
Nov 14, 11:59 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWSnohomish7 hr
Nov 15, 5:37 AM PSTCoastal Flood AdvisorySEWSan Juan11 hr
Nov 15, 5:52 AM PSTAreal Flood AdvisorySEWSan Juan10 hr
Nov 15, 5:55 AM PSTAreal Flood AdvisorySEWClallam, Jefferson10 hr
Nov 15, 8:13 AM PSTAreal Flood WarningSEWSkagit, Whatcom32 hr
Nov 15, 11:17 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW23 hr
Nov 15, 12:18 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWSkagit, Snohomish57 min
Nov 15, 3:22 PM PSTWind AdvisorySEW4 hr

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Sources

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