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Small Craft Advisory 85, NWS Seattle, WA

April 20, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 20, 2021, 2:46 AM PDT. It took effect at Apr 20, 2021, 2:28 PM PDT. It was in force for 51 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2021, 2:46 AM PDT (09:46 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 20, 2021, 2:28 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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593 
WHUS76 KSEW 200946
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
246 AM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

PZZ131-132-201800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210421T0000Z-210421T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
246 AM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-201800-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210421T0700Z-210422T1200Z/
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-
246 AM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
10 follow-up statements
740 
WHUS76 KSEW 201527
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
827 AM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

PZZ131-132-202330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210421T0000Z-210421T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
827 AM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-202330-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210421T0700Z-210422T1200Z/
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-
827 AM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
112 
WHUS76 KSEW 202128
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
228 PM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

PZZ131-132-210530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210420T2128Z-210421T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
228 PM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-210530-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210420T2128Z-210422T1200Z/
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-
228 PM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 11 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
659 
WHUS76 KSEW 210332
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
832 PM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

PZZ131-132-211000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210421T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
832 PM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-211300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210422T1200Z/
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-
832 PM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft at 11 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
509 
WHUS76 KSEW 210954
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
254 AM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

PZZ131-132-211800-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210421T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0086.210422T0000Z-210422T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
254 AM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-211800-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210422T0600Z-210422T1900Z/
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-
254 AM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-211800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
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 AM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt today and Thursday and seas 
  around 10 ft at 9 seconds Thursday.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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
289 
WHUS76 KSEW 211708
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1008 AM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

PZZ170-173-176-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
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-
1008 AM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft at 10 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210422T0600Z-210422T1900Z/
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-
1008 AM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-220115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0086.210422T0000Z-210422T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1008 AM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
863 
WHUS76 KSEW 212149
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
249 PM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

PZZ170-173-176-220600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
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-
249 PM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas building Thursday to 8
  to 11 feet at 9 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-220600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210422T0600Z-210422T1900Z/
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-
249 PM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-220600-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0086.210422T0000Z-210422T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
249 PM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
278 
WHUS76 KSEW 220341
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
841 PM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

PZZ170-173-176-221145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
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-
841 PM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas building Thursday to 
  8 to 11 feet at 9 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-221145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.210422T0600Z-210422T1900Z/
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-
841 PM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-132-221000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210422T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
841 PM PDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* 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
161 
WHUS76 KSEW 220939
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
239 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

PZZ131-132-221045-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-210422T1000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
239 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have eased below advisory levels.

$$

PZZ170-173-176-221745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
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-
239 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 kt. Seas building to 8 to 11 
  feet at 9 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-221745-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210422T1900Z/
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-
239 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until to noon PDT Thursday.

* 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
861 
WHUS76 KSEW 221552
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
852 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

PZZ170-173-176-230000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
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 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft at 9 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-221900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210422T1900Z/
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-
852 AM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.

* 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
263 
WHUS76 KSEW 222239
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
339 PM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

PZZ133-230645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0087.210423T1200Z-210424T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
339 PM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 knots.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130>132-230645-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0087.210423T1800Z-210424T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
339 PM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ170-173-176-230000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-210423T0000Z/
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-
339 PM PDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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 Apr 20, 2:37 AM PDT, 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 20, 2:37 AM PDT, 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
237 AM PDT Tue Apr 20 2021

.SYNOPSIS...Low marine stratus arrived along the coast overnight.
Elsewhere, a few high clouds are brushing Western Washington as a
weather system moves into northern California today. The air mass
will cool through the end of the week as northwest flow aloft and
light onshore flow develop. A front will arrive over the weekend
and a period of rainy weather is likely.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...Coastal marine stratus and
patchy fog will burn off for the afternoon at the ocean beaches
today. For the interior it will be sunny today--the low clouds
made it to Shelton but probably will not make it up into Puget
Sound to any significant degree. There is some cirrus and a few
mid level clouds brushing the area as a weak upper low moves to
nrn Calif but temps will still be warm today and Wednesday--
finishing off a full week of highs in the 70s to lower 80s.
However, the ridge will give out and upper heights fall later Wed
and Wed nite as an upper trough over Canada brushes the Pacific
Northwest. Thursday will be cooler--the air mass gets back to a
much more typical for April and highs will be in upper 50s to mid
60s. Onshore flow will bring marine clouds and dampness back to
Western Washington as well Thursday. 19

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...Friday will probably be a
repeat of Thursday with cool marine air and clouds and then an
increasing chance of some rain for showery weather as the day goes
on. A frontal system will arrive over the weekend--the weather
should turn breezy--at least on the coast, and it will be safe for
Western Washington slugs to get back on the move. Snow will
return to the higher elevations of the mountains--although it is
getting pretty late in the season for the snow to have much effect
on the main passes. Still, winter will return to the high
elevations of the mountains as it should after this recent dose of
unseasonably early summer weather. 19

&&

.AVIATION...Mid and high level cloud cover will continue through the
morning hours today from KSEA westward as an area of low pressure
tracks into California. Marine stratus will also continue along the
Coast, with BKN to OVC LIFR-IFR ceilings expected at KHQM. Stratus
may approach KOLM near daybreak but are not expected to create a
ceiling. Should see a clearing trend at all TAF sites through the
day today with VFR conditions expected. Winds will be generally
light and variable early this morning, becoming northerly late
morning/early afternoon 5-10kts.

KSEA...VFR. A few mid level clouds through mid-morning, clear
thereafter, Winds becoming north later this morning around 10kts.

Kovacik

&&

.MARINE...The overall pattern is characterized by weak onshore flow
this morning as high pressure resides over the Pacific and a weak
trough continues inland over W WA. This is allowing for the return
of marine stratus along the Coast, with better coverage early this
morning than what developed 24 hours ago. Some of this stratus may
work its way down western portions of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Elsewhere, clear conditions prevail.

Marine stratus will slowly erode along the Coast and recede back
over the Pacific later this morning and into the early afternoon
hours. Aside from the Coastal Waters, should be another sunny day
over the water. Winds will be light through the day, with a westerly
push down the Strait of Juan de Fuca likely early this evening. A
small craft advisory has been introduced for this time period, as
west winds looks to reach around 21-22kts. A small craft advisory
will also go into effect at midnight for the Outer Coastal Waters
for NW winds. SCA winds over the Outer Coastal Waters water will
likely continue into Thursday, eventually reaching the Inner Coastal
Waters.

Westerly pushed down the Strait are likely each evening, with a
pattern change expected at the end of the week that is set to bring
a return to unsettled weather. Winds look breezy at times over the
weekend.

Seas will remain under 10 feet over the next 7 days.

Kovacik

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...A dry air mass remains over the area but temps
are fading and the switch to onshore flow with cooler temps will
alleviate fire concerns this week. Wet weather should arrive over
the weekend and that will get things back to average weather for
this time of year. 19

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT
     Wednesday for Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
     East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Thursday
     for 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.

&&

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Sources

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