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Gale Watch 21, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale watch at Mar 12, 2021, 2:28 PM PST. It took effect at Mar 14, 2021, 1:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2021, 2:28 PM PST (22:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 14, 2021, 1:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2021, 2:40 AM PST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
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352 WHUS76 KSEW 122228 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 228 PM PST Fri Mar 12 2021 PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-130630- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0058.210313T2000Z-210314T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0021.210314T0900Z-210314T2000Z/ 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- 228 PM PST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Saturday to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
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166 WHUS76 KSEW 130437 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 837 PM PST Fri Mar 12 2021 PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-131300- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0058.210313T2000Z-210314T0900Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0021.210314T0900Z-210314T2000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 837 PM PST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Saturday to 1 AM PST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
529 WHUS76 KSEW 131040 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-131845- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0058.210313T1700Z-210314T0900Z/ /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0021.210314T0900Z-210314T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0025.210314T0900Z-210315T1200Z/ 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- 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PST SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south to southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 14 ft at 10 to 12 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM PST Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 AM PST Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ131-131845- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0059.210314T1500Z-210316T0000Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt through Sunday night, becoming west Monday morning 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ110-131845- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0059.210314T1500Z-210316T0000Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Combined seas 4 to 6 ft through this evening, increasing to between 8 and 10 ft overnight and Sunday morning. Bar conditions light to moderate, becoming rough on Sunday. * WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum ebb currents will occur around 430 AM and 445 PM today and and 615 AM on Sunday. 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. && $$ PZZ130-131845- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0058.210314T0900Z-210315T0800Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PST SUNDAY TO 1 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft at 12 seconds. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 1 AM PST Sunday to 1 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ133-131845- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0058.210314T0900Z-210315T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PST SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 1 AM PST Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ134-131845- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0058.210314T0900Z-210315T1200Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PST SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 1 AM PST Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ132-131845- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0058.210314T0900Z-210316T0000Z/ East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PST SUNDAY TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming west Monday morning 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 1 AM PST Sunday to 5 PM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ135-131845- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0058.210314T0900Z-210315T1200Z/ Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 240 AM PST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PST SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...From 1 AM PST Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
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Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2:28 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 3 days |
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