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WHUS76 KSEW 151548
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
848 AM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

PZZ132-160000-
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/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0022.240415T1800Z-240416T1200Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
848 AM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt.
  For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ131-160000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-240415T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.240415T1800Z-240416T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
848 AM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt.
  For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this
  morning. For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-160000-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0022.240416T0000Z-240416T1200Z/
Admiralty Inlet-
848 AM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ176-151800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-240415T1800Z/
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
848 AM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

PZZ156-151800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-240415T1800Z/
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
848 AM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

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/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-240416T1200Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
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 Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
848 AM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 11
  seconds.

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

&&

$$

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