Gale Warning 13, NWS Seattle, WA

825 
WHUS76 KSEW 280333
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Issued by National Weather Service Portland OR
833 PM PDT Tue May 27 2025

PZZ131-281145-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0013.250528T2100Z-250529T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
833 PM PDT Tue May 27 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-281145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0070.250528T2100Z-250529T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
833 PM PDT Tue May 27 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM 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.

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

851 
WHUS76 KSEW 280927
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Issued by National Weather Service Portland OR
227 AM PDT Wed May 28 2025

PZZ131-281730-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0013.250528T2100Z-250529T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0009.250529T1800Z-250530T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
227 AM PDT Wed May 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 35 kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-281730-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0070.250528T2100Z-250529T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0009.250529T1800Z-250530T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
227 AM PDT Wed May 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. 
  For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon 
  to 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 
  morning through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

836 
WHUS76 KSEW 281606
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Issued by National Weather Service Portland OR
906 AM PDT Wed May 28 2025

PZZ131-290015-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0013.250528T2100Z-250529T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0009.250529T1800Z-250530T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
906 AM PDT Wed May 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 35 kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 35 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM 
  PDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-290015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0070.250528T2100Z-250529T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0009.250529T1800Z-250530T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
906 AM PDT Wed May 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For
  the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon 
  to 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday 
  morning through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

968 
WHUS76 KSEW 282110
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Issued by National Weather Service Portland OR
210 PM PDT Wed May 28 2025

PZZ131-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250529T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0009.250529T1800Z-250530T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
210 PM PDT Wed May 28 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 35 kts. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  to 35 kts possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For 
  the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-290630-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-250529T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0009.250529T1800Z-250530T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
210 PM PDT Wed May 28 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For
  the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday morning through 
  Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

209 
WHUS76 KSEW 290532
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
Issued by National Weather Service Portland OR
1032 PM PDT Wed May 28 2025

PZZ131-291345-
/O.EXP.KSEW.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250529T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0009.250529T1800Z-250530T0600Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1032 PM PDT Wed May 28 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PZZ132-291345-
/O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-250529T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0009.250529T1800Z-250530T0600Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1032 PM PDT Wed May 28 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
250 AM PDT Tue May 27 2025

.SYNOPSIS...An upper ridge will build across the Pacific
Northwest through Wednesday for dry, warmer weather. A frontal
system will move through on Thursday for cooler temperatures and
a chance for showers. Warmer, dry conditions return late in the
week.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...High clouds early this
morning across Western Washington with current temps generally
in the 40s to low 50s. Patchy fog cannot be ruled out this
morning, mainly around Chehalis and along the Chehalis River
valley, but any fog development is expected to be localized.
An upper ridge will build across the Pacific Northwest today,
resulting in dry conditions, and warming temperatures. Highs
today will range in the 70s for the interior, with upper 60s
near the water. The upper ridge axis will then build further
into the interior Northwest on Wednesday, with light offshore
flow Tuesday night. Temperatures on Wednesday will be the
warmest of the season so far for interior areas, with highs in
the 80s mainly Puget Sound eastwards. A few low 90s are possible
as well in the Cascade Valleys. This will correspond to
Moderate (Orange) HeatRisk for interior areas. In addition, the
water remains rather cool, so continue to be mindful if heading
out on the water. Temperatures along the coast will be cooler
due to continued onshore flow.

A frontal system will then move towards Western Washington late
Wednesday, increasing onshore flow rapidly, allowing for cooling
temperatures into Thursday. In addition, the frontal system will
bring widespread QPF on Thursday, mainly ranging 0.05-0.25" for
the lowland areas, and locally higher amounts along the coast.
Temperatures on Thursday will be 15 to 20 degrees cooler for the
interior, with highs in the 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...Precipitation will
quickly taper off later Thursday as an upper ridge once again
builds into the Pacific Northwest. Dry conditions, with warming
temperatures, will return Friday into the majority of Saturday
with the ridge in place across the Western US. Ensembles suggest
SW flow aloft increases Saturday into Sunday as another weak
frontal system may move across Western Washington during this
period. Although POPs are fairly minimal at this time in the NBM
(peaking around 30% in the Cascades), with the main impact being
another round of increasing onshore flow and cooler
temperatures. Uncertainty increases further by Monday, although
ensembles hint at troughing diving southwards across the Pacific
Northwest. JD

&&

.AVIATION...Upper level ridge building east of the Cascades
through Wednesday with Western Washington on backside of the
ridge. Southwesterly flow aloft. Light flow in the lower level
becoming offshore tonight. Flow turning back onshore Wednesday.

Variable high clouds into Wednesday morning. Patchy fog with
visibility 3-5sm possible Southwest Interior to Central coast
13z-15z. MVFR ceilings near Port Angeles until 14z. Felton

KSEA...Variable high clouds. Light wind becoming north northwest 4
to 8 knots around 18z. Felton

&&

.MARINE...High pressure over the waters today. A thermally induced
surface trough will move up the coastline tonight then shift
inland Wednesday. A front will move through the area Wednesday
night into Thursday. High pressure will rebuild Thursday night and
Friday. Weak front approaching the waters Saturday.

Gale watch has been issued for the Central and Eastern Strait of
Juan de Fuca for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Westerly winds
will rapidly increase Wednesday afternoon. Small craft advisory
westerlies likely in the Central and Eastern Strait Thursday
evening and again Saturday evening. Felton

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Gale Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening
     for Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East
     Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

&&