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High Surf Warning 1, NWS Seattle, WA

October 23, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this high surf warning at Oct 23, 2021, 1:49 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2021, 1:49 PM PDT (20:49 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

002 
WHUS46 KSEW 232049
CFWSEW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Seattle WA
149 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

WAZ516-517-241230-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SU.W.0001.211025T0100Z-211026T0600Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
149 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...High surf with waves as high as 25-30 feet over the
  coastal waters will cause breakers and dangerous beach
  conditions Sunday night through Monday.

* WHERE...Washington coast.

* WHEN...Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Waves running far up the beach, tidal overflow around
  high tide, local beach erosion, dangerous beach condition 
  including driftwood and logs tossed in the surf.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in extremely dangerous
conditions. Stay off breakwaters and jetties and expect sneaker 
waves.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
199 
WHUS46 KSEW 241027
CFWSEW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Seattle WA
327 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

WAZ516-517-242230-
/O.NEW.KSEW.CF.Y.0006.211024T1800Z-211024T2300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SU.W.0001.211025T0100Z-211026T0600Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
327 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 24 to 28 feet expected in the surf zone. For the
  Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected due to
  minor tidal overflow late morning through mid afternoon. 
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 11 
  PM PDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this 
  morning to 4 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$
678 
WHUS46 KSEW 242146
CFWSEW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Seattle WA
246 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

WAZ516-517-250600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SU.W.0001.211025T0100Z-211026T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211024T2300Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
246 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 24 to 28 feet expected in the surf zone. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected due to 
  minor tidal overflow late morning through mid afternoon. 

* WHERE... North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 11 
  PM PDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this 
  morning to 4 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$
470 
WHUS46 KSEW 251008
CFWSEW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Seattle WA
308 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WAZ516-517-252015-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211026T0100Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
308 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 29 feet in the
  surf zone.

* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$

WAZ001-503-506-510-252000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.CF.Y.0007.211025T1600Z-211025T2000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-
308 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western 
  Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
006 
WHUS46 KSEW 251955
CFWSEW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WAZ001-503-506-510-252100-
/O.EXP.KSEW.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211025T2000Z/
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

Tides are falling and the threat of coastal flooding has
diminished.

$$

WAZ516-517-260100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211026T0100Z/
North Coast-Central Coast-
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 29 feet in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$

Wolcott

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 2:59 AM PDTGale WarningSEW3 days
Oct 23, 2:59 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW24 hr
Oct 23, 2:59 AM PDTStorm WarningSEW50 hr
Oct 23, 3:12 AM PDTHigh Wind WarningSEWSan Juan69 hr
Oct 23, 3:12 AM PDTWind AdvisorySEW51 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.