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Small Craft Advisory 8, NWS Seattle, WA

January 6, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Jan 6, 2021, 3:23 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 7, 2021, 6:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 6, 2021, 3:23 PM PST (23:23 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 7, 2021, 6:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 7, 2021, 2:21 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
323 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

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East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
323 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 4 PM PST 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  Friday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds picking up throughout the
  Thursday afternoon. Thursday Gale force winds will turn more
  southerly ahead of a frontal system.

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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Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
323 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 25 kt possible.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly winds expected to be increasing
  ahead of an approaching front.

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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Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
323 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 4 PM PST 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through 
  late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

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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-
323 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  and seas 16 to 21 ft at 15 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  southeast winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 17 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday 
  morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force easterlies expected to start
  Thursday morning, and then turn more southerly ahead of an
  approaching front.

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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/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T0000Z-210108T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
323 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt and seas 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 13 ft at 17 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late 
  Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

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Grays Harbor Bar-
323 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 15 to 18 ft easing to 12 to 15 ft 
  Thursday afternoon. Bar conditions rough to severe. Maximum 
  ebb currents will occur around 1015 PM tonight and 1115 AM 
  Thursday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

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Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
323 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands 
  and Admiralty Inlet.

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
2 follow-up statements
164 
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
852 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

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/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T0200Z-210108T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
852 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday 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.

&&

$$

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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-
852 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 17 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-071300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210107T2000Z-210108T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T0200Z-210108T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
852 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 4 PM PST 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

PZZ135-071300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0008.210108T0200Z-210108T1400Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
852 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
PST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ130-071300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210108T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T0200Z-210108T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
852 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt and seas 13 to 16 ft at 15 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 13 ft at 17 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late 
  Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

PZZ110-071300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.000000T0000Z-210108T1800Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
852 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 15 to 18 ft easing to 12 to 15 ft 
  Thursday afternoon. Bar conditions rough to severe. Maximum 
  ebb currents will occur around 1015 PM tonight and 1115 AM 
  Thursday. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances. 

&&

$$

PZZ133-134-071300-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T1200Z-210108T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
852 PM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands 
  and Admiralty Inlet.

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
474 
WHUS76 KSEW 071021
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

PZZ135-071130-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0008.210108T0200Z-210108T1400Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

PZZ134-071130-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T1200Z-210108T1800Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

$$

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/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0004.210108T0200Z-210108T1800Z/
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-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 40 kt and seas 
  15 to 20 ft at 17 seconds. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM 
  PST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210108T0200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T0200Z-210108T1800Z/
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-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt and seas 14 to 19 ft at 15 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  south winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft at 17 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-071830-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0267.210107T2000Z-210108T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T0200Z-210108T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 4 PM PST 
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through 
  late Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

PZZ130-071830-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210108T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T0200Z-210108T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt and seas 13 to 16 ft at 15 seconds. For the Gale Watch, 
  east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 12 to 13 ft at 17 seconds 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through late 
  Thursday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide
additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider
altering their plans.

&&

$$

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Grays Harbor Bar-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 12 to 15 ft. Bar conditions rough to
  severe. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 1115 AM and 1130
  PM today.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.

&&

$$

PZZ132-071830-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T0200Z-210108T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ133-071830-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0004.210108T1200Z-210108T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
221 AM PST Thu Jan 7 2021

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands 
  and Admiralty Inlet.

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

&&

$$

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 6, 2:53 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW7 hr
Jan 6, 3:23 PM PSTGale WatchSEW23 hr
Jan 6, 3:23 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW5 hr

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Sources

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