Alert archive / Washington / Storm Watches in 2021
Storm Watch 2, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this storm watch at Oct 22, 2021, 2:30 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 22, 2021, 2:30 PM PDT (21:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 24, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 23, 2021, 2:59 AM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
The text
As transmitted.
430 WHUS76 KSEW 222130 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 230 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 PZZ131-230530- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0229.211023T2000Z-211024T0100Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 230 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM 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. && $$ PZZ132>134-230530- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.211023T1000Z-211023T2200Z/ East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- Admiralty Inlet- 230 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-230530- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0228.000000T0000Z-211023T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SR.A.0002.211024T1500Z-211025T1500Z/ 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- 230 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt. For the Storm Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft at 16 seconds with winds to 55 kt possible. * 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system will deepen to around 948 millibars over the near offshore waters on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ PZZ130-230530- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0227.000000T0000Z-211023T1200Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 230 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Seas 11 ft at 13 seconds. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ110-230530- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.000000T0000Z-211023T1200Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 230 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Combined seas 11 to 13 feet. Bar conditions rough. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 615 PM today and 645 AM Saturday. The evening ebb will be strong with breakers. * WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
2 follow-up statements
622 WHUS76 KSEW 230329 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 829 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 PZZ110-231130- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.000000T0000Z-211024T0000Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 829 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Combined seas 11 to 15 feet. Bar conditions rough. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 645 AM and 645 PM Saturday. * WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor entrances. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-231130- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0228.000000T0000Z-211023T1200Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.SR.A.0002.211024T1500Z-211025T1500Z/ 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- 829 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt. For the Storm Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft at 16 seconds with winds to 55 kt possible. * 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 Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions before conditions deteriorate. && $$ PZZ130-231130- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0227.000000T0000Z-211023T1200Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 829 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Seas 11 ft at 13 seconds. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ132>134-231130- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.211023T1000Z-211023T2200Z/ East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- Admiralty Inlet- 829 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. 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. && $$ PZZ131-231130- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0229.211023T2000Z-211024T0100Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 829 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
487 WHUS76 KSEW 230959 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 PZZ132-231800- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.211023T1000Z-211023T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0071.211024T0700Z-211026T1200Z/ East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ133-231800- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.211023T1000Z-211023T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0071.211024T0700Z-211026T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ134-231800- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.211023T1000Z-211023T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0071.211024T0700Z-211026T1200Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT 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. && $$ PZZ131-231800- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0229.211023T1000Z-211024T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0071.211024T0700Z-211026T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-231800- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0228.000000T0000Z-211024T0700Z/ /O.UPG.KSEW.SR.A.0002.211024T1500Z-211025T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0002.211024T0700Z-211025T1200Z/ 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- 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 40 to 50 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 11 to 13 ft at 12 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, from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PDT tonight. * 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. && $$ PZZ130-231800- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0227.000000T0000Z-211024T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SR.W.0002.211024T0700Z-211025T1200Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt shifting to the northwest later this morning and seas 10 to 12 ft at 12 seconds. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ PZZ135-231800- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0230.211024T0700Z-211025T1200Z/ Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ110-231800- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0224.000000T0000Z-211026T1200Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 259 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Combined seas 11 to 14 feet today, building to 15 to 17 feet on Sunday. Bar conditions rough to severe. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 645 AM and 645 PM Saturday and 715 AM Sunday. * WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor entrances. && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 3:06 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 45 hr | |
| Oct 22, 2:30 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 34 hr | |
| Oct 22, 2:34 PM PDT | High Wind Watch | SEW | San Juan | 13 hr |
Nearby
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.