Alert archive / Washington / High Surf Warnings in 2021
High Surf Warning 1, NWS Seattle, WA
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2:59 AM PDT | Gale Warning | SEW | 3 days | |
| Oct 23, 2:59 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 24 hr | |
| Oct 23, 2:59 AM PDT | Storm Warning | SEW | 50 hr | |
| Oct 23, 3:12 AM PDT | High Wind Warning | SEW | San Juan | 69 hr |
| Oct 23, 3:12 AM PDT | Wind Advisory | SEW | 51 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.