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Gale Warning 90, NWS Seattle, WA

December 14, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Dec 14, 2021, 2:43 PM PST. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 14, 2021, 2:43 PM PST (22:43 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 2:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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936 
WHUS76 KSEW 142243
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
243 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

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/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0058.211215T1000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0090.211215T1000Z-211216T0000Z/
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 Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
243 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 ft at 12 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...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 Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 
  60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 
  10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-150645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0058.211215T1000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0090.211215T1000Z-211216T0000Z/
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
243 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 
  13 to 18 ft at 12 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 
  Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape 
  Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-150645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0059.211215T1200Z-211215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T2100Z-211216T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
243 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 10 PM PST 
  Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through 
  Wednesday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-150645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T0900Z-211216T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
243 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-150645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T1200Z-211216T0300Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
243 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-150645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
243 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 12 to 14 ft today, easing to 7 to 9 ft this
  evening. Bar conditions rough, becoming moderate late. Maximum
  ebb currents will occur around 130 AM and 200 PM Wednesday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
054 
WHUS76 KSEW 150501
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
901 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

PZZ132-151315-
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0090.211215T1000Z-211215T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0059.211215T1200Z-211215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T2100Z-211216T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
901 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-170-173-151315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.211215T1000Z-211216T0000Z/
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 Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
901 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and
  seas 10 ft at 13 seconds. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds
  30 to 40 kt.

* WHERE...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 James Island To Point Grenville 10 
  To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 
  10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PST Wednesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-151315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.211215T1000Z-211216T0000Z/
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
901 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and
  seas 10 ft at 13 seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 30 
  to 40 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 
  Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape 
  Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PST Wednesday. For
  the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-151315-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T1000Z-211216T0600Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
901 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-151315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
901 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 ft. Bar conditions rough. Maximum
  ebb currents will occur around 130 AM and 200 PM Wednesday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ133-151315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T0900Z-211216T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
901 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-151315-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T1200Z-211216T0300Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
901 PM PST Tue Dec 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast 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...From 4 AM to 7 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
762 
WHUS76 KSEW 151003
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
203 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

PZZ150-153-170-173-151815-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0272.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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 Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
203 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-176-151815-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0273.000000T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
203 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-151815-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T2100Z-211216T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
203 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-151815-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
203 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 ft today, easing to to 7 to 9 ft
  tonight. Bar conditions rough, becoming moderate.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 1 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ133-151815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
203 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-151815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T1200Z-211216T0300Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
203 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 10 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-151815-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0600Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
203 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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
135 
WHUS76 KSEW 151712
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
912 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

PZZ132-160115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211215T2100Z-211216T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
912 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
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-
912 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 ft at 11 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-160115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
912 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 ft today, easing to to 7 to 9 ft 
  tonight. Bar conditions rough, becoming moderate. Maximum ebb 
  currents will occur around 200 PM Wednesday and 230 AM 
  Thursday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 1 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ133-160000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
912 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-160115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
912 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0600Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
912 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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
941 
WHUS76 KSEW 152318
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
318 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160730-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.211216T0000Z-211217T0000Z/
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-
318 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft at 14 seconds.

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

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

&&

$$

PZZ110-160730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0266.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
318 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 ft today, easing to to 7 to 9 ft 
  tonight. Bar conditions rough, becoming moderate. Maximum ebb 
  currents will occur around 230 AM and 245 PM Thursday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 1 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ133-160030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
318 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-160300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
318 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-160600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
318 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0274.000000T0000Z-211216T0600Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
318 PM PST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST 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
Dec 14, 3:00 AM PSTGale WatchSEW12 hr
Dec 14, 2:28 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW24 hr
Dec 14, 2:43 PM PSTGale WatchSEW6 hr
Dec 14, 2:43 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW3 days

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Sources

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