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Small Craft Advisory 2, NWS Seattle, WA

January 2, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 2, 2021, 2:44 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 2, 2021, 8:26 PM PST. It was in force for 25 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 2, 2021, 2:44 PM PST (22:44 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 2, 2021, 8:26 PM PST
Expired
Jan 3, 2021, 9:00 PM PST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

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863 
WHUS76 KSEW 022244
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
244 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-030645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.210103T0600Z-210104T0300Z/
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-
244 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and 
  seas 21 to 24 ft at 17 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 19 to 22 ft at 16 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132>135-030645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210103T1200Z-210104T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
244 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will briefly go westerly tonight for
  the East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait of Juan De Fuca.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-030600-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.210103T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
244 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-030000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
244 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas around 19 ft at 17 
  seconds.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-030645-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T1100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
244 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 20 to 22 feet becoming 18 to 20 feet 
  tonight with breakers. Bar conditions severe. Maximum ebb 
  currents will occur around 630 PM today and 715 AM Sunday. The 
  evening ebb will be strong. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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
5 follow-up statements
257 
WHUS76 KSEW 030426
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
826 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

PZZ132>135-031230-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.210103T0426Z-210103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210103T1200Z-210104T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
826 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 
  kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 
  kt.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, 
  Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have eased below Gale warning
  criteria this evening,.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-031230-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.210103T0426Z-210104T0300Z/
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-
826 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 19 to 23 ft at 16 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-030600-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.210103T0426Z-210103T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
826 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have eased below Gale warning
  criteria this evening.

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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-030600-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.210103T0426Z-210103T0600Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
826 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Seas around 19 ft at 15 seconds.

* WHERE...West 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-031230-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T1100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
826 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 20 to 22 feet becoming 18 to 20 feet 
  tonight with breakers. Bar conditions severe. Maximum ebb 
  currents will occur around 715 AM and 715 PM Sunday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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
615 
WHUS76 KSEW 031106
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
306 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

PZZ130-031915-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.210103T1106Z-210104T1500Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
306 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming east 20 to 30 tonight. 
  Seas 13 to 18 ft at 16 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-031915-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
306 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-031915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210103T1200Z-210104T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
306 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 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, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Monday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-031915-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210103T1200Z-210104T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
306 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-031915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0002.210104T0300Z-210104T1500Z/
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-
306 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt and seas 17 to 22 ft at 16 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft at 18 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Monday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-031915-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T1100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
306 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 18 to 20 feet with breakers. Bar conditions
  severe. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 715 AM and 715 PM
  today.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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
724 
WHUS76 KSEW 031651
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
851 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0300Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0002.210104T0300Z-210104T1500Z/
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-
851 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST THIS EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  and seas 17 to 22 ft at 18 seconds. For the Gale Watch, south 
  winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft at 18 seconds possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from 7 PM PST this evening 
  through Monday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T0500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
851 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* 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, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Monday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T0500Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
851 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210104T1500Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
851 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots, becoming east winds 20 to 30 
  kt and seas 13 to 18 ft at 16 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
851 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-040100-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T1100Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
851 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 18 to 20 feet subsiding to 15 to 17 feet 
  this evening with breakers. Bar conditions severe. Maximum ebb 
  currents will occur around 715 PM today and 800 AM Monday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PST Monday.

* 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
154 
WHUS76 KSEW 032220
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
220 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-040630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0002.210104T0300Z-210104T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T1200Z/
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-
220 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 
  17 to 20 ft at 18 seconds. For the first Small Craft Advisory, 
  south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 19 to 22 ft at 18 seconds. 
  For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt 
  and seas 16 to 20 ft at 18 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Monday to 4 
  AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-040630-
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/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.210104T1500Z-210105T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
220 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 
  14 to 15 ft at 17 seconds. For the first Small Craft Advisory, 
  seas 17 to 18 ft at 16 seconds. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, seas 13 to 15 ft at 18 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Monday to 4 
  AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-040630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
220 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  PST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-040630-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
220 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-040630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
220 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-040630-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T1800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
220 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 18 to 20 feet subsiding to 16 to 18 feet 
  this evening with breakers. Bar conditions severe. Maximum ebb 
  currents will occur around 715 PM today and 800 AM Monday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* 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
017 
WHUS76 KSEW 040446
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
846 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

PZZ130-041300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210104T0500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.210104T1500Z-210105T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
846 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 14
  to 15 ft at 17 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 13 
  to 15 ft at 18 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-041300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210104T0500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0003.210104T1500Z-210105T1200Z/
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-
846 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 17
  to 19 ft at 18 seconds. For second Small Craft Advisory, west 
  winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 16 to 20 ft at 18 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM PST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PST this evening. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-133-041300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T0500Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
846 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-041300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0002.210104T0500Z-210104T1500Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
846 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-041300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
846 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-041300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210104T1800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
846 PM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 16 to 18 feet. Bar conditions severe.
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 800 AM and 800 PM Monday.
 
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 2, 2:30 AM PSTStorm WarningSEW11 hr
Jan 2, 3:19 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningSEW27 hr
Jan 2, 3:19 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW19 hr

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