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Gale Warning 39, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at May 29, 2023, 2:48 AM PDT. It took effect at May 29, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- May 29, 2023, 2:48 AM PDT (09:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 29, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- May 30, 2023, 8:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
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952 WHUS76 KSEW 290948 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 248 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 PZZ131-132-291800- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-230530T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0025.230530T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0039.230530T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 248 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, 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...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-291800- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230530T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- 248 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 nm. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ130-291800- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230529T2100Z-230530T0600Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 248 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ133-134-291800- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230530T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- Admiralty Inlet- 248 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-291800- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.230529T1200Z-230530T1500Z/ 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 PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
4 follow-up statements
940 WHUS76 KSEW 291539 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 839 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 PZZ131-132-292345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-230530T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0039.230530T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 839 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-292345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ 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- 839 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-292345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230530T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- 839 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 nm. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ130-292345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230529T2100Z-230530T0600Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 839 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ133-292345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230530T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 839 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ134-292345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230530T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 839 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
151 WHUS76 KSEW 292138 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 238 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 PZZ131-132-300545- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-230530T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0039.230530T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0026.230531T0000Z-230531T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 238 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-300545- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ 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- 238 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-300545- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230530T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- 238 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 nm. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ130-300545- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-230530T0600Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 238 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ133-300545- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230530T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 238 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ134-300545- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.230530T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 238 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
315 WHUS76 KSEW 300453 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 953 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 PZZ131-132-301200- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0026.230531T0000Z-230531T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 953 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-301200- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ 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- 953 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-301200- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- 953 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ130-300600- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-230530T0600Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 953 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ133-301200- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 953 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ134-301200- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 953 PM PDT Mon May 29 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
697 WHUS76 KSEW 300953 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 253 AM PDT Tue May 30 2023 PZZ133-301800- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.230531T0000Z-230531T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 253 AM PDT Tue May 30 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ134-301800- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.230531T0000Z-230531T1200Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 253 AM PDT Tue May 30 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ131-132-301800- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0110.230530T1500Z-230531T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0026.230531T0000Z-230531T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0040.230531T0000Z-230531T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 253 AM PDT Tue May 30 2023 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the second Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ170-173-176-301500- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-230530T1500Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 253 AM PDT Tue May 30 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-301200- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-230530T1200Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- 253 AM PDT Tue May 30 2023 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning 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 gale warning went out at May 29, 2:45 AM PDT, 3 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 29, 2:45 AM PDT, 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
245 AM PDT Mon May 29 2023
.SYNOPSIS...Main focus for this discussion is the zonal flow to
start the week with cool temperatures and marine pushes with the
onshore flow. Looking for the potential of drizzle midweek along
the coast with a long-wave trough push from the Pacific and the
switch to offshore flow this weekend. Potential for above average
temperatures exists starting next weekend with some precipitation
chances mainly along the Cascade Ridge.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...Zonal pattern remains in
the upper levels to start the short term forecast period. An
upper-level low stays down in California and a trough to the east
will progress giving way to a long-wave trough coming from the
Pacific by Wednesday. At 300 mb the jet core will be over WA by
Tuesday night/Wednesday which will support rising motion in the
right entrance region. There's good consistency with this in
between the ECMWF GFS and NAM with the aggressiveness of this
jet.
Dynamically there is some weak vorticity advection at 500 mb and
700 mb Tuesday night/Wednesday to support some lift. However
moisture aloft remains relatively dry in the model guidance with
no support at the aforementioned levels. Down near the surface a
weak surface trough sets up along the Cascade Ridge with onshore
push continuing through the short term period. There is sufficient
moisture near the surface with RH values approaching 80-90 percent
with the marine stratiform pushes coming on the coast.
Given the dynamical environment and the onshore pushes will keep
temps cooler with the expected morning marine stratus to push
inland during the next few mornings. As temperatures climb do
expect most areas to clear out for the afternoon and evening for
all mornings. The weak synoptic environment will only allow for
drizzle in the morning especially near the coast with the
moisture near the surface and the drier air higher up. Winds
remain light out of the west of 5 to 10 mph with the exception of
the Strait of Juan De Fuca with winds 20 to 30 kts.
HPR/Kovacik
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...The upper level pattern at
the start of the long term forecast period will feature broad
troughing extending from the Aleutian Islands into the PNW. A
shortwave trough embedded within this flow will skirt across W WA
through the day on Thursday. Weak dynamics and meager moisture
will prevent much in the way of sensible weather impacts across
the area, however an isolated shower or thunderstorm cannot be
completely ruled out over the North Cascades. Continued onshore
flow in the low levels will make for similar temperatures as what
was experienced for much of the short term period.
By Friday, the large scale upper level pattern will amplify, with
strengthening high pressure over much of Canada and the northern
tier of the US and a deepening trough over the far NE Pacific. As
the ridge strengthens over Canada, its influence will build
westward towards the PNW. Current ensemble solutions favor more of
a high pressure influence over W WA vs Pacific troughing,
however, continued onshore flow will help keep temperatures in
check, allowing them warm back only into the low to mid 70s.
Through the weekend, ensemble solutions favor increasing high
pressure influence aloft, making for a warming trend. Some
uncertainty remains in the degree of warming, but confidence is
currently high in a return to temperatures in the upper 70s to
near 80. There still remains some concern for a period of above-
normal temperatures at the very end of the forecast period and
just beyond, along with the potential for the development of weak
offshore flow.
Kovacik/HPR
&&
.AVIATION...An upper level trough in the Gulf of Alaska will bring
zonal flow aloft over W WA for much of the day before gradually
turning more southwesterly as this feature starts to sag southward.
Surface flow remains onshore with generally stable conditions present.
VFR conditions remain in place over much of the interior while
marine stratus have spawned MVFR to IFR conditions as far east as
Shelton. Main forecast concern this morning will be how far eastward
that marine stratus gets. Terminals more prone to lower cigs such as
OLM, CLM and PWT should see these MVFR to IFR conditions after 12Z
this morning as models remain consistent on that. Some question
remains regarding whether or not terminals east of the Sound will
see much impact. as of 09Z this morning, cigs at PAE have already
dipped down to IFR, so will likely be inclined to leave any TAF with
MVFR to IFR cigs unchanged...as the prospect of these conditions has
already started to emerge. Wind speeds less than 5 kts over the area
throughout the morning hours before picking up slightly after 18Z
ranging generally 4-8 kts.
KSEA...VFR conditions at present but could see cigs lower after 12Z
as discussed above. IFR conditions likely becoming present over the
terminal between 12-14Z and lingering into the early afternoon
/approx 21Z/ before lifting. VFR conditions will resume afterward.
Light and variable winds this early morning before becoming more
southwesterly, with speeds generally between 4-8 kts by this
afternoon. 18
&&
.MARINE...High pressure will remain situated over the waters the
next several days, helping to maintain breezy northwesterly winds
over the outer coastal waters at times and diurnal westerly pushes
down the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Guidance remains consisted with a
staunch push this afternoon and evening and as such have upgraded
Gale Watch for the Central and East Strait to a Gale Warning.
Additionally, conditions look right for SCA conditions to develop
in the adjacent waters of the Northern Inland Waters and Admiralty
Inlet. In the meantime, northwesterlies also look to meet SCA
criteria over the coastal waters and Western Strait, meriting
additional headlines there.
Current seas ranging 3-5 ft will build during the day, getting to 5-
7 ft this afternoon and 7-9 ft tonight before peaking at 9-11 ft
Tuesday morning in the outer coastal waters. With seas dominated by
short period fresh swell, expect quite choppy conditions to continue
over the next few days. 18
&&
.HYDROLOGY...The daily hydrology discussion has ended until the
start of the next rainy season; it will only be updated as needed.
&&
.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this
evening for West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De
Fuca.
Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for Central
U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance U.S.
Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
Gale Warning from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Tuesday for
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance
U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
Small Craft Advisory from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT
Tuesday for Admiralty Inlet-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-Northern
Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM PDT Tuesday 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.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 6:54 PM PDT | Gale Warning | SEW | 6 hr | |
| May 28, 6:54 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 37 hr | |
| May 29, 2:48 AM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | SEW | 26 hr | |
| May 29, 2:38 PM PDT | Gale Watch | SEW | 12 hr |
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