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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
221 PM PDT Mon Jun 15 2026

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Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
221 PM PDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt.
  For the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40
  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 Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11
  PM 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.

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