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Storm Warning 3, NWS Seattle, WA

November 9, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this storm warning at Nov 9, 2021, 12:15 AM PST. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 9, 2021, 12:15 AM PST (08:15 UTC)
Expired
Nov 9, 2021, 7:00 AM PST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

000 
WHUS76 KSEW 090815
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

PZZ130-091615-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0239.000000T0000Z-211109T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0077.211109T0815Z-211109T2100Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 11 to 14 ft at 17 
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ131-091615-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0244.000000T0000Z-211109T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0003.211109T0815Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.W.0077.211109T0900Z-211109T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0078.211109T1500Z-211109T2100Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt. For 
  the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-091615-
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-211110T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0003.211109T0815Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0078.211109T1500Z-211110T0000Z/
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-
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 kt and 
  seas 15 to 17 ft at 13 seconds. For the Gale Warning, 
  southwest winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 13 to 15 ft at 17 seconds.

* WHERE...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 and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville 
  To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ132-091615-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0243.000000T0000Z-211109T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0003.211109T0815Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0077.211109T1500Z-211109T2100Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt. For 
  the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this 
  afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ133-091615-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0243.000000T0000Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0077.211109T1500Z-211109T2100Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM PST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM 
  PST this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM 
  PST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ110-091615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0245.211109T0900Z-211110T0600Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 7 to 9 ft building to 10 to 12 ft after 
  midnight. Bar conditions moderate becoming rough after 
  midnight. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 745 AM and 
  745 PM Tuesday. The evening ebb will be strong with breakers 
  likely. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

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

* 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. 

&&

$$

PZZ134-091615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-211110T0200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ135-091615-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0245.211109T0900Z-211110T0900Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
1215 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST 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
1 follow-up statement
443 
WHUS76 KSEW 091048
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

PZZ133-091900-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0243.000000T0000Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0077.211109T1048Z-211110T0200Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-091900-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-211110T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-211110T0200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ135-091900-
/O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-211110T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.GL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-211110T0200Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-091900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0078.211109T1500Z-211110T0200Z/
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-
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 kt. For
  the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 
  10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 
  Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape 
  Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To 
  Point Grenville Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To 
  Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From Cape 
  Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm.

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ132-091900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0077.211109T1500Z-211110T0200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt. For
  the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ131-091900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SR.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211109T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0078.211109T1500Z-211110T0200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt. For the
  Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 7 AM PST this morning. For 
  the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130-091900-
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-211110T0200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt early this morning, shifting
  to the southwest around mid-morning.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

PZZ110-091900-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0245.000000T0000Z-211110T0600Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
248 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Combined seas 10 to 12 ft. Bar conditions rough. 
  Maximum ebb currents will occur around 745 AM and 745 PM 
  Tuesday. The evening ebb will be strong with breakers likely. 

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 8, 10:15 PM PSTRiver Flood WarningSEWMason46 hr
Nov 9, 12:15 AM PSTGale WarningSEW20 hr
Nov 9, 1:50 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningSEWSan Juan8 hr
Nov 9, 4:04 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWClallam26 min
Nov 9, 6:29 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWIsland46 min
Nov 9, 7:17 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWSkagit, Whatcom28 min
Nov 9, 11:15 AM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWGrays Harbor45 min
Nov 9, 11:23 AM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSEW52 min
Nov 9, 11:40 AM PSTTornado WarningSEWKitsap35 min
Nov 9, 11:59 AM PSTTornado WarningSEWKitsap17 min
Nov 9, 12:01 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSEW44 min
Nov 9, 12:24 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWMason51 min
Nov 9, 12:58 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWClallam32 min
Nov 9, 1:36 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWKitsap39 min
Nov 9, 1:52 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWGrays Harbor38 min
Nov 9, 2:00 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSEWGrays Harbor, Mason30 min
Nov 9, 2:14 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWSnohomish46 min
Nov 9, 2:27 PM PSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSEWMason, Thurston33 min
Nov 9, 2:38 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWKitsap37 min
Nov 9, 2:41 PM PSTSpecial Marine WarningSEW28 min
Nov 9, 2:50 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementSEWGrays Harbor25 min

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Sources

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