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Small Craft Advisory 201, NWS Seattle, WA

September 14, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Sep 14, 2021, 2:12 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 14, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Sep 14, 2021, 2:12 AM PDT (09:12 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 14, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Sep 16, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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794 
WHUS76 KSEW 140912
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
212 AM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-150100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0600Z-210915T1500Z/
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-
212 AM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

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

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-134-150100-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0600Z-210915T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Admiralty Inlet-
212 AM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, East 
  Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and Admiralty 
  Inlet.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
7 follow-up statements
933 
WHUS76 KSEW 141520
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
820 AM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-142330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0600Z-210915T1500Z/
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-
820 AM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-134-142330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0600Z-210915T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Admiralty Inlet-
820 AM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and Admiralty 
  Inlet.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
747 
WHUS76 KSEW 142209
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
309 PM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

PZZ133-150615-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0900Z-210916T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
309 PM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-150615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0600Z-210916T0000Z/
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-
309 PM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-134-150615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0600Z-210915T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Admiralty Inlet-
309 PM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt. With locally higher gusts.

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and Admiralty 
  Inlet.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
545 
WHUS76 KSEW 150324
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
824 PM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-151130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0600Z-210916T0000Z/
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-
824 PM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ133-151130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0900Z-210916T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
824 PM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-134-151130-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.210915T0600Z-210915T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Admiralty Inlet-
824 PM PDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 
  Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and Admiralty 
  Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

* 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
701 
WHUS76 KSEW 150953
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
253 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

PZZ134-151100-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210915T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
253 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are expected to remain below advisory level.

$$

PZZ130-151800-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
253 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-151800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0600Z/
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-
253 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-151800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
253 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 30 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-151800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
253 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-151800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
253 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
036 
WHUS76 KSEW 151548
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
848 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0600Z/
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-
848 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-160000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
848 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-160000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
848 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-160000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
848 AM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
820 
WHUS76 KSEW 152154
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
254 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

PZZ134-135-160600-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0202.210917T1500Z-210918T0600Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
254 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-160600-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
254 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-160400-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
254 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

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

* WHAT...West 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...Until 9 PM PDT 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-160600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0600Z/
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-
254 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-160600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
254 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night 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.

&&

$$

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http://weather.gov/seattle
822 
WHUS76 KSEW 160346
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
846 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

PZZ132-161200-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0400Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
846 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-160500-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0400Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
846 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have ease below advisory thresholds, so the small craft
advisory will expire at 9 PM.

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-161200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0600Z/
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 PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 
  kt. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-161200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0201.000000T0000Z-210916T0900Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0040.210917T1200Z-210918T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
846 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from late Thursday night 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-161200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0202.210917T1500Z-210918T0600Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
846 PM PDT Wed Sep 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 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 small craft advisory 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 small craft advisory went out at Sep 13, 8:52 PM PDT, 5 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 13, 8:52 PM PDT, 5 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
852 PM PDT Mon Sep 13 2021

.SYNOPSIS...Weak ridging through tonight will allow for dry
conditions before a weak frontal system pushes across the area
Tuesday and Tuesday and yields the next chance for light rain.
Conditions then briefly dry out again Wednesday and Thursday
before the arrival of the first significant frontal system of the
season. Widespread rain is expected Friday, followed by an
unstable atmosphere through the weekend, bringing the threat for
thunderstorms and high elevation snow.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...Forecast remains on track
this evening with no updates needed. Previous short term
discussion follows.

Recent water vapor imagery this afternoon shows weak mid/upper
level ridging building into W WA, replacing a weak shortwave
trough that can now be seen moving into SE WA and the ID
panhandle. Downstream from these features resides weak cyclonic
flow over the northern tier of the country into the Western Great
Lakes, while well upstream a noticeably strong cyclone and
associated deep trough reside over the Bering Sea into Alaska and
its adjacent Gulf. Near the surface, high pressure dominates the
Pacific Northwest, with a frontal system noted offshore over the
Pacific up towards Haida Gwaii. East of the Rockies, a frontal
boundary extends across the Central Great Plains towards the
Southern Great Lakes, with expansive high pressure over much of
the South.

A pleasant day continues over W WA this afternoon as weak upper
level ridging and sfc high pressure remain the dominant sensible
weather features. Areas of extensive morning cloud cover have
largely eroded into a scattered cumulus field, with some locations
having experienced mostly sunny conditions for much of the day.
Scattered clouds will continue into the evening hours, with high
temps peaking over the next few hours in the upper 60s to lower
70s.

The upper level ridge influence and associated height rises will
peak this evening into the early overnight period, with a weak
frontal system (previously mentioned over the Pacific) approaching
the region late tonight. Can expect increasing mid level cloud
cover from west to east overnight tonight into Tuesday ahead of
the frontal boundary. Clouds will then gradually lower through the
day, with rain reaching the upper coast and north interior by the
afternoon. The front will gradually sink SE through the evening
and overnight period, with precipitation also waning in time as
the parent system pushes well to the north over Northern BC and
Northern Alberta. Areas around Central Puget Sound may even get
rain shadowed for much of this event as light rain continues into
Wednesday morning. Rainfall amounts will be highest over the North
Coast and across San Juan, Whatcom, and Skagit Counties with
around a quarter of inch possible, whereas elsewhere the large
majority will receive less than a tenth of a inch of rain.

The front will continue to the SE through the morning hours
Wednesday. This will allow most locations to dry out and maybe
even see some afternoon sun. The exception will be the areas
typically in the convergence zone-a PSCZ is likely to develop
Wednesday morning in the wake of the front. It is expected to
dissipate into the afternoon.

Larger scale troughing will deepen over Western Canada on
Thursday, placing the PNW in stronger W/NW flow aloft. The lack
of a substantial weather system will allow for an overall dry day
with high temps in the mid to upper 60s.

Kovacik

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...The long term forecast period
is set to be quite active as a pattern change takes hold. Strong
troughing will deepen over the Pacific on Friday, orienting the
jet stream towards the PNW. A lead shortwave perturbation within
this developing larger scale flow will eject east into BC, pushing
a more fall-like frontal system towards W WA. Widespread
stratiform rain is expected to affect the entire area quickly from
west to east on Friday. Rainfall may be moderate to heavy at
times, with rainfall amounts Friday-Friday night potentially
ranging from 3/4ths-over an inch in the lowlands to 1-2 inches in
the higher terrain. Breezy winds are also anticipated.

The front will then push east of the area Friday night into
Saturday, with the deep upper trough also pushing east into the
region in its wake. Ensemble members are in good overall
agreement with the placement and intensity of the trough on
Saturday for confidence in this pattern to be high. The placement
of this trough will allow for quickly cooling mid level
temperatures to -20C or below, yielding an unstable environment.
This combined with plenty of PVA supplied by smaller scale
perturbations within the trough will allow for development of
widespread convective showers most of Saturday. With the unstable
conditions, thunderstorm potential remains amidst a possibly
moderately sheared environment. Will continue to monitor some of
these finer-scale details in the coming days but currently can
begin to plan for the potential for locally heavy downpours (on
top of rainfall amounts from the previous day) and lightning.
Winds will also continue to be breezy.

Unsettled conditions will persist into Sunday, where the potential
for thunderstorms may continue. In addition to the thunderstorm
threat, snow levels will take a tumble down towards 6000 feet
Saturday and Sunday. With widespread convective showers likely,
snow in the higher elevations is expected. This will be important
to keep in mind, as this will be the first snowfall in several
months. Those planning to recreate in the mountains this weekend
need to prepare for colder and more winter-like conditions.
Discrepancy in the pattern is then quite noticeable into early
next week, with a debate between the return to upper level
ridging vs continued weak troughing. At present time, it seems
more ensemble solutions favor troughing so will leave the
potential for unsettled conditions in through Monday.

Kovacik

&&

.AVIATION...VFR conditions under scattered mid/high clouds across
most of the region this evening. Patchy IFR ceilings may develop
around Grays Harbor/KHQM and inland along the Chehalis, as well as
around Hood Canal. However, most areas should remain VFR. Any
lingering low clouds scatter, but arriving mid-level clouds and
rain will reach the coast and KCLM to KBLI line around 18z and
spread inland through the day with the passing cold front.

KSEA...Few scattered lower clouds possible around the terminal
toward daybreak, but otherwise VFR under generally clear skies
tonight through Tuesday morning. Increasing mid-level clouds and
developing southwest surface winds expcted through Tuesday
morning and afternoon ahead of approaching front. Rain likely
reaches the terminal toward 00z Wednesday. Cullen

&&

.MARINE...Expect increasing southerly winds over the coastal
waters late overnight ahead of an approaching cold front. Winds
immediately ahead of the front will generally top out around 20
kt, though a few stronger winds cannot be ruled out. Stronger push
of onshore winds behind the front will likely lead to some
advisory strength winds over the coastal waters and especially
down the Strait of Juan de Fuca early Wednesday. A brief lull in
the winds around Thursday, with a stronger front bringing at least
some potential for some zones to see gales Friday. Seas will
remain 3 to 5 ft over the coastal waters, dominated by a northwest
swell. Seas will build following each of the fronts this week
around Wednesday and again this weekend. Cullen

&&

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

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