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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
247 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

PZZ131-161700-
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/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0064.240416T1200Z-240416T1700Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
247 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* 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.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PDT this
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ132-161700-
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/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0064.240416T1200Z-240416T1700Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
247 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 30 kt. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT early this
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PDT this
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ134-161200-
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Admiralty Inlet-
247 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

PZZ130-150-153-170-173-161700-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-240416T1700Z/
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-
247 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft at 9
  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 10 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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Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
247 AM PDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet at 9
  seconds.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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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