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Gale Warning 21, NWS Seattle, WA
NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Oct 12, 2025, 2:18 AM PDT. It took effect at Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Oct 12, 2025, 2:18 AM PDT (09:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 13, 2025, 2:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Seattle, WA
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940 WHUS76 KSEW 120918 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 218 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 PZZ133-121730- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0016.251013T0600Z-251014T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0021.251013T0300Z-251013T2100Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 218 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ170-173-121730- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-251012T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 218 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 11 to 13 ft with a dominant period of 10 sec. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft with a dominant period of 9 seconds. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ131-132-121730- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.251013T0300Z-251013T2100Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 218 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast 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 8 PM this evening to 2 PM 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. && $$ PZZ176-121730- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 218 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft with a dominant period of 9 sec. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-121730- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ 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- 218 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...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 with a dominant period of 9 sec. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 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. && $$ PZZ110-121730- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 218 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions. Combined seas 12 ft through this afternoon. * WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The maximum ebb current will occur around 915 AM Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor entrances. && $$ PZZ130-121730- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 218 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Seas 8 to 12 ft with a dominant period of 10 seconds. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
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352 WHUS76 KSEW 121537 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 837 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 PZZ133-122345- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.251013T0300Z-251013T2100Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 837 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kts. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ176-122345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 837 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-122345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- 837 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ110-122345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 837 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions. Combined seas 12 ft through this afternoon. * WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The maximum ebb current will occur around 915 AM Sunday. 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. && $$ PZZ170-173-122345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 837 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ130-122345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 837 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Seas 8 to 12 ft with a dominant period of 10 seconds. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-122345- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.251013T0300Z-251013T2100Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 837 AM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
397 WHUS76 KSEW 122206 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 306 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 PZZ133-130615- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.251013T0300Z-251013T2100Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 306 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kts. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ176-130615- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 306 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-130000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ 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- 306 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 10 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. && $$ PZZ110-130000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 306 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Combined seas 12 ft becoming 9 to 10 tonight. * WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The maximum ebb current will occur around 930 PM Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor entrances. && $$ PZZ170-173-130615- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 306 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. && $$ PZZ130-130000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 306 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 ft with a dominant period of 10 seconds. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ131-132-130615- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.251013T0300Z-251013T2100Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 306 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast 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...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
257 WHUS76 KSEW 130409 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 909 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 PZZ133-131215- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-251013T2100Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 909 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 kts. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ110-131000- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0138.251013T0409Z-251013T1000Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 909 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Combined seas 12 ft becoming 8 to 10 tonight Monday morning. Bar conditions rough becoming moderate. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 930 PM Sunday, 1030 AM Monday, and 1045 PM Monday. * WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ PZZ176-131215- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 909 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ170-173-131215- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 909 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-131215- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T2100Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 909 PM PDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
281 WHUS76 KSEW 130947 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 247 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 PZZ110-131100- /O.EXP.KSEW.SC.Y.0138.000000T0000Z-251013T1000Z/ Grays Harbor Bar- 247 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Seas have decreased below Small Craft Advisory criteria. $$ PZZ133-131800- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-251013T2100Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 247 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ176-131800- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 247 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville 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. && $$ PZZ170-173-131800- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 247 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ131-132-131800- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T2100Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 247 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast 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...Until 2 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
280 WHUS76 KSEW 131737 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1037 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 PZZ133-132100- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-251013T2100Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 1037 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ176-140000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 1037 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville 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. && $$ PZZ170-173-140000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 1037 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ131-132-132100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251013T2100Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 1037 AM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast 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...Until 2 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle
957 WHUS76 KSEW 131909 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1209 PM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 PZZ133-140315- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-251013T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.251013T2100Z-251014T0600Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 1209 PM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ134-135-140000- /O.EXA.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 1209 PM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-140315- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 1209 PM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ176-140000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 1209 PM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Point Grenville 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. && $$ PZZ170-173-140000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 1209 PM PDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ 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 Oct 11, 9:55 PM PDT, 4 hours 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 11, 9:55 PM PDT, 4 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
955 PM PDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.UPDATE...Convergence zone showers continue to fall across Snohomish
and King Counties this evening. Additional showers also continue in
the north interior east of Bellingham, but are diminishing on radar.
The convergence zone is expected to continue through at least
midnight, although additional precipitation is on tap for tomorrow.
See discussion below for additional details on more lowland showers
and snow showers in the mountains along with updated aviation
section.
HPR
&&
.SYNOPSIS...Cool and unsettled conditions continue across
Western Washington this weekend. A system moving southward from
British Columbia Sunday will bring the first noteworthy high
elevation snow of the season. Drier conditions will return early
next week with offshore flow. Typical autumnal conditions return
later next week.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...An upper level trough is
passing east through the region today with showers and cooler
conditions across the westside. Temperatures are in the low to mid
50s which is around 5 to 10 degrees cooler than average. Showers
will mainly impact the interior and Cascades this afternoon and
evening then taper down overnight. Expect overnight lows in the
40s.
A second, cooler, system will drop down from B.C. on Sunday for
more showers and also mountain snow. The highest snow totals will
be in the Cascades and above 4,000 ft where 4 to 10 inches of snow
will fall through early Monday morning. Higher totals are
possible at Mount Baker and Paradise on Mount Rainier. This will
be the first notable snowfall in the mountains this season -
hikers and travelers should expect wintry conditions.
Drier weather is slated for Monday and Tuesday as the upper low
digs farther south toward central CA. Across western WA, the flow
will turn offshore and we could see breezy winds in the north
interior with Fraser River outflow. The air mass will be dry and
cool Tuesday morning with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s
(frost potential). Expect highs around 60 with mostly clear
skies. 33
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...Onshore flow resumes on
Wednesday as the upper low moves inland and over the Intermountain
West. Weak high pressure follows on Thursday but some light warm
frontal precip may clip the area for a chance of rain. Rain
chances increase Thursday night and Friday as a weak frontal
system moves inland. Wet weather continues over the weekend as a
stronger system moves in. 33
&&
.AVIATION...Upper level trough to the east with another trough
digging south out of British Columbia moving over the area Sunday.
Onshore flow in the lower levels becoming light tonight. Fraser
river outflow winds developing near Bellingham Sunday night.
Convergence zone over Central Puget Sound between KBFI and KPAE
dissipating after 12z.
MVFR ceilings in the Central Puget Sound with VFR elsewhere.
Patchy fog over the Northwest and Southwest interior dropping
visibilities to 1-3 sm at time through 16z. VFR ceilings all areas
Sunday afternoon.
KSEA...Convergence zone staying north of the terminal. MVFR
ceilings through Sunday morning with VFR ceilings Sunday afternoon
and evening. Southerly winds 8 to 12 knots. Felton
&&
.MARINE...Onshore flow will continue tonight. A low pressure
system will develop along the southern coast of Vancouver Island
late Sunday and move southwards along the Coastal Waters Monday.
Gale Warnings continue for the central and northern outer Coastal
Waters due to increased northwest winds through Sunday morning.
Small Craft Advisory winds exist elsewhere for the Coastal Waters.
Have issued a Small Craft Advisory for the central and eastern
Strait of Juan de Fuca this evening with increased westerly winds.
Probabilities of wind gusts of 25 kt peak between 40 to 60
percent, with higher likelihood of gusts exceeding SCA threshold
for the Strait this evening.
Winds will then transition more northeast Sunday night as the
aforementioned weather system slides southwards along the
coast. A Gale Watch has been issued for the northern inland
waters Sunday night through Monday night for these northeast
winds. SCA winds are also likely over portions of the Strait of
Juan de Fuca and the Coastal Waters. Furthermore, brief SCA wind
gusts will need to be monitored for Puget Sound on Monday.
Winds will then ease Monday night into Tuesday as high pressure
builds back into Western Washington.
Seas will build to 11 to 15 ft tonight. Seas will be steep with
a dominant period of 10 seconds. Seas will gradually subside on
Sunday. Seas will fall to 5 to 8 feet by late Monday. JD
&&
&&
.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...Winter Weather Advisory from 5 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday for
Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties-Cascades
of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
Winter Weather Advisory from 8 AM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday for
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM PDT Sunday for 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-
Grays Harbor Bar.
Small Craft Advisory until midnight PDT tonight for Central U.S.
Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance U.S. Waters
Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
Gale Watch from Sunday evening through late Monday night for
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.
Gale Warning until 8 AM PDT Sunday 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.
Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday 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.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM PDT Sunday for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 1:51 AM PDT | Wind Advisory | SEW | San Juan, Whatcom | 36 hr |
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