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Gale Watch 22, NWS Seattle, WA

March 16, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale watch at Mar 16, 2021, 3:07 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2021, 3:07 PM PDT (22:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2021, 3:04 PM PDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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908 
WHUS76 KSEW 162207
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
307 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-170615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0300Z-210318T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T0900Z-210319T1200Z/
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-
307 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 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 8 PM Wednesday to 2 
  AM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-170615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0900Z-210318T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T1200Z-210319T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
307 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE 
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, winds will be increasing to
  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 and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 5 AM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase rapidly
  before reaching Gale force early Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-170615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
307 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East 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 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-170615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
307 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-170615-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
307 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas increasing to 10 to 15 feet through
  Thursday. Bar conditions rough to severe with breakers possible.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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
8 follow-up statements
536 
WHUS76 KSEW 170359
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
859 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

PZZ132-133-171200-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0900Z-210318T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T1400Z-210319T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
859 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-170500-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
859 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds forecast to be 20 knots or less. 

$$

PZZ130-131-171200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1500Z-210319T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
859 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East 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 8 AM to 5 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-171200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1900Z-210319T0100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
859 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-171200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0300Z-210318T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T0900Z-210319T1200Z/
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-
859 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM WEDNESDAY TO
2 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 
  14 to 19 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 8 PM Wednesday to 2 
  AM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late Wednesday night 
  through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-171200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
859 PM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 5 to 7 ft. Bar conditions light to 
  moderate. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 745 AM and 
  745 PM Wednesday. Combined seas will be increasing Thursday 
  and are expected to be 10 to 15 ft. This will create for rough 
  to severe bar conditions with breakers possible. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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
252 
WHUS76 KSEW 170902
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
202 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

PZZ130-131-171015-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1500Z-210319T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
202 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are forecast to remain below critiera on Thursday.

$$

PZZ134-171015-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1900Z-210319T0100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
202 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are forecast to remain below critiera on Thursday.

$$

PZZ132-133-171715-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T1400Z-210319T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
202 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-171715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0300Z-210319T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210319T0600Z-210319T2100Z/
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-
202 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 12 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-171715-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T2100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
202 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas building to 7 to 10 feet on Thursday and 12
  to 15 feet Friday. Bar conditions becoming rough to severe
  Thursday into Friday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* 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
930 
WHUS76 KSEW 171544
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
844 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-172345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0300Z-210319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210319T0600Z-210319T2100Z/
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-
844 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt and seas 9 to 14 ft at 11 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 12 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-172345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
844 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-172345-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T2100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
844 AM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 5 to 7 ft building to 7 to 10 feet on 
  Thursday and 12 to 15 feet Friday. Bar conditions light to 
  moderate becoming rough to severe Thursday into Friday. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 745 PM today and 815 AM 
  Thursday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* 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
694 
WHUS76 KSEW 172104
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
204 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

PZZ130-180515-
/O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0300Z-210319T0600Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
204 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM
PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-180515-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0300Z-210318T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T1200Z-210319T2100Z/
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-
204 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 15 to 
  20 ft at 12 seconds possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-180515-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T0300Z-210319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210319T0600Z-210319T2100Z/
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-
204 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 
  kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 11 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  southeast winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds 
  possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-180515-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
204 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-180515-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T2100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
204 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 5 to 7 ft building to 7 to 10 feet on 
  Thursday and 12 to 15 feet Friday. Bar conditions light to 
  moderate becoming rough to severe Thursday into Friday. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 745 PM today and 815 AM 
  Thursday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* 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
201 
WHUS76 KSEW 180350
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
850 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

PZZ150-153-156-181200-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.210318T1300Z-210318T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T2100Z-210320T0100Z/
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-
850 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt
  and seas 6 to 11 ft at 10 seconds. For the Gale Watch, southeast
  winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft at 11 seconds possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 2 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-181200-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210318T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.210318T0900Z-210318T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T2100Z-210320T0100Z/
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-
850 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt
  and seas 8 to 13 ft at 11 seconds. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 14 to 17 ft at 10 seconds possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM PDT 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-181200-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210319T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0063.210319T0100Z-210320T0100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
850 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft at 13 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-181200-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0100Z-210320T0100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
850 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-181200-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0700Z-210320T0100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
850 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO
6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-181200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0100Z-210319T2100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
850 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 2 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 4 to 6 ft building to 7 to 9 ft Thursday 
  afternoon, 11 to 13 ft Thursday night and 14 to 16 ft Friday. 
  Bar conditions light becoming moderate Thursday afternoon, 
  rough Thursday night and severe Friday. Maximum ebb currents 
  will occur around 815 AM and 830 PM Thursday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-181200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210319T1300Z-210320T0100Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
850 PM PDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 5 
  AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Friday 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
712 
WHUS76 KSEW 180957
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

PZZ150-153-156-181800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.210318T0957Z-210318T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T2100Z-210320T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0026.210318T1800Z-210320T0100Z/
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-
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
  kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 
  18 ft at 13 seconds. 

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-181800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-210318T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210318T2100Z-210320T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0026.210318T1800Z-210320T0100Z/
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-
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt
  and seas near 10 ft at 11 seconds building to 14 to 19 ft at 12
  seconds. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt. 

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-181800-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0300Z-210320T0100Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-181800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210319T0900Z-210320T0100Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-181800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0700Z-210320T0100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-181800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0063.210319T0100Z-210320T0100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to 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 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-181800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0100Z-210319T2100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 4 to 6 ft building to 7 to 9 ft Thursday
  afternoon, 11 to 13 ft Thursday night and 14 to 16 ft Friday.
  Bar conditions light becoming moderate Thursday afternoon, rough
  Thursday night and severe Friday. Maximum ebb currents will
  occur around 815 AM and 830 PM Thursday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ135-181800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0700Z-210320T0100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
257 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
589 
WHUS76 KSEW 181556
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

PZZ150-153-156-190000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-210318T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0026.210318T1800Z-210320T0100Z/
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-
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
  kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 
  18 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-190000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-210318T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0026.210318T1800Z-210320T0100Z/
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-
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
  kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas near
  10 ft at 11 seconds building to 14 to 19 ft at 12 seconds. 

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-190000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210318T1800Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210319T0900Z-210320T0100Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 2 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-190000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0063.210319T0100Z-210320T0100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to 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 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-190000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0100Z-210319T2100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 7 to 9 ft today, 11 to 13 ft tonight and 14
  to 16 ft on Friday. Bar conditions moderate becoming rough
  tonight and severe on Friday. Maximum ebb currents will occur
  around 830 PM Thursday and 845 AM Friday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-190000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0700Z-210320T0100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-190000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0700Z-210320T0100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-190000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0300Z-210320T0100Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
856 AM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
850 
WHUS76 KSEW 182204
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

PZZ132-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210319T0900Z-210320T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0026.210319T0900Z-210319T2200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 3 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 3 PM PDT Friday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-210319T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0022.210319T0900Z-210320T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0026.210319T0900Z-210320T0100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 PM PDT Friday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210320T0100Z/
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-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 
  out to 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210320T0100Z/
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-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 kt and seas near 10 ft at 11 
  seconds building to 14 to 19 ft at 12 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this 
  morning. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM 
  PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0063.210319T0100Z-210320T0100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 15 to 30 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft
  at 12 seconds.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0100Z-210319T2100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 7 to 9 ft today, 11 to 13 ft tonight and 
  14 to 16 ft on Friday. Bar conditions moderate becoming rough 
  tonight and severe on Friday. Maximum ebb currents will occur 
  around 830 PM Thursday and 845 AM Friday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0700Z-210320T0100Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0700Z-210320T0100Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-190615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0061.210319T0300Z-210320T0100Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
304 PM PDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Seattle, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale watch went out at Mar 16, 9:03 AM PDT, 6 hours 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 16, 9:03 AM PDT, 6 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
903 AM PDT Tue Mar 16 2021

.SYNOPSIS...Dry weather through Wednesday with an upper ridge
building into the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures will gradually
warm through Wednesday. A series of weather systems will move
through the area Thursday through the weekend for rounds of rain
and mountain snow.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...Mostly clear skies for the
majority of W WA this morning with the exception of some lingering
fog in the SW interior /along the Chehalis river valley in W Lewis
County/ and some clouds over the Cascades. In both instances, skies
are expected to clear by this afternoon. Still a little brisk out
there after a cold start with obs at the time of this writing still
ranging from the mid 20s to the mid 30s...with SeaTac coming in the
warmest at 36. With plenty of sunshine on tap for today though,
inherited forecast highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s looks to
remain on track. Upper level ridging persists into Wednesday, which
will give rise to yet another chilly overnight period and morning,
but will also bring the warmest temps of the week as highs are
expected to climb into the 50s with locations within the Seattle
Metro and points south possibly butting up against 60 degrees.

The next front will move into the area late Wednesday night and
slide northeast through Thursday. Rain for the lowlands on
Thursday with mountain snow. Snow levels on Thursday from 4500 to
5000 feet will drop to 3000 to 4000 feet Thursday night. Breezy
southerlies on Thursday, especially for the coast, and areas of
the San Juan Islands, Admiralty Inlet, and western Whatcom/Skagit
Counties. Temperatures on Thursday in the low to mid 50s.  18/JD

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...From Previous Discussion...The
upper trough will be over the Pacific Northwest into the weekend for
a cooler and showery weather pattern. Friday may feature breezy
weather with an area of low pressure offshore. In addition, Friday
will have to be monitored for the potential of any thunderstorms,
though most guidance currently has limited instability for the area.
Ensembles suggest another trough will slide towards the area on
Monday for another round of precipitation. Temperatures will be a
tad cooler than normal through the weekend with the upper trough
over the area. JD

&&

.AVIATION...High pressure will build into the area today and remain
on Tuesday. Northerly flow aloft will become more west/southwest
today. Stratus deck remains banked up against the Cascades this
morning and extends westward toward eastern portions of the Sound
with ceilings in the 3000-5000 foot range. Elsewhere clear skies
rule and will continue through the day with just a few high clouds.
VFR conditions will be present through the TAF period. The exception
may be a few patchy areas of fog/freezing fog around the Sound this
morning but with temperatures well below freezing in some locations,
it may just frost out, minimizing fog coverage. As of 0800 AM this
patchy fog is still lingering around some areas this morning but is
still expected to dissipate with more daytime heating. Light surface
winds will continue.

KSEA...VFR conditions through the period. Scattered to overcast
ceilings around 5000 feet through the early morning hours possible.
Light surface winds, generally 5 kts or less.

Carpenter/Butwin

&&

.MARINE...High pressure for the next few days will bring light winds
to the waters through Wednesday. Southerly flow will increase
Wednesday night into Thursday as a frontal system moves across the
waters and inland. Gales are possible over the Coastal Waters during
this period. Additional systems are likely for the end of the
weekend into early next week.

Carpenter/Butwin

&&

.HYDROLOGY...River flooding not expected over the next 7 days.

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...None.
&&

www.weather.gov/seattle

The office that day

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

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