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Gale Warning 86, NWS Seattle, WA

December 7, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Dec 7, 2021, 1:32 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 7, 2021, 8:06 PM PST. It was in force for 14 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
Dec 7, 2021, 1:32 PM PST (21:32 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2021, 8:06 PM PST
Expired
Dec 8, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

765 
WHUS76 KSEW 072132
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
132 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

PZZ131-132-081300-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.211208T0500Z-211208T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T1100Z-211209T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0086.211208T0900Z-211208T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
132 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PST 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 and East 
  Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 AM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 1 AM 
  PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-135-081300-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T0900Z-211208T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
132 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-081300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T0900Z-211209T0200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
132 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-081300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T0800Z-211209T1800Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
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-
132 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 17 
  seconds.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
3 follow-up statements
829 
WHUS76 KSEW 080406
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
806 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

PZZ131-132-081215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0086.211208T0406Z-211208T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.211208T0500Z-211208T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T1800Z-211209T0200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
806 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Wednesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-081215-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T1200Z-211209T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
806 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 6 to 8 ft building to 10 ft Wednesday 
  morning. Bar conditions moderate becoming rough Wednesday 
  morning. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 730 AM and 730 
  PM Wednesday. The evening ebb will be strong. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-081215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T0406Z-211210T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
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-
806 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft at 17 
  seconds.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-135-081215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T0406Z-211208T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
806 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-081215-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T0406Z-211209T0200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
806 PM PST Tue Dec 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST 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
541 
WHUS76 KSEW 081101
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

PZZ134-081215-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211209T0200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds forecast to be 20 knots or less.

$$

PZZ131-132-081915-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-211208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T1800Z-211209T0200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...East 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 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM PST 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-081915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211210T1400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
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-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 10 ft at 10 seconds
  building to 13 ft at 12 seconds tonight and Thursday. Winds
  easing to 15 to 20 knots West Entrance to the Strait of Juan de
  Fuca tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-081915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211209T0200Z-211209T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 6 to 8 ft building to 8 to 10 ft tonight. 
  Bar conditions moderate becoming rough tonight. Maximum ebb 
  currents will occur around 730 AM and 730 PM. The evening ebb 
  will be strong. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM PST 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ133-135-081915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211208T2100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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
898 
WHUS76 KSEW 081718
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
918 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

PZZ131-132-090130-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-211208T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211208T1800Z-211209T0200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
918 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...East 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 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM PST 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-090130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211210T1400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
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-
918 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 10 ft at 10 
  seconds building to 13 ft at 12 seconds tonight and Thursday. 
  Winds easing to 15 to 20 knots West Entrance to the Strait of 
  Juan de Fuca tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-090130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.211209T0200Z-211209T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
918 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 6 to 8 ft building to 8 to 10 ft tonight.
  Bar conditions moderate becoming rough tonight. Maximum ebb
  currents will occur around 730 PM tonight and 830 AM Thursday
  morning. The evening ebb will be strong.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM PST 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ133-135-082100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211208T2100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
918 AM PST Wed Dec 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 7, 5:32 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW9 days
Dec 7, 1:32 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW7 hr
Dec 7, 3:04 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW37 hr
Dec 7, 3:04 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW19 hr
Dec 7, 3:05 PM PSTCoastal Flood AdvisorySEWSan Juan21 hr

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Sources

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