Gale Warning 9, NWS Seattle, WA

Issued

Jan 13, 2021, 8:32 AM PST (16:32 UTC)

Expired

Jan 13, 2021, 12:00 PM PST

In force

3 hr

Issued by

NWS Seattle, WA

044 
WHUS76 KSEW 131632
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
832 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-140045-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210113T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0016.210113T1632Z-210115T0000Z/
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-
832 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt this morning. Southeast wind 15 
  to 30 kt later tonight and Thursday. Seas 13 to 18 ft at 14 
  seconds.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-131745-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210113T2200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
832 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased below 21 kt.

$$

PZZ131-132-132200-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210113T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0009.210113T1632Z-210113T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0017.210113T2000Z-210113T2200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
832 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 PM PST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 noon PST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-140045-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210113T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0016.210113T2000Z-210114T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
832 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 
  15 to 17 ft at 16 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 
  11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon PST today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 4 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-132200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210113T2200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
832 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-140045-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210114T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
832 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 15 to 17 ft subsiding to 12 to 14 ft 
  tonight. Bar conditions severe with breakers covering becoming 
  rough tonight. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 430 PM 
  today and 515 AM Thursday. The afternoon ebb will be very 
  strong. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ135-132200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210113T2200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
832 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

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