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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Grays Harbor Bar-
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Bar conditions severe, becoming rough. Combined seas 12
  to 14 feet, subsiding to 9 to 11 feet tonight.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Maximum ebb currents will occur around 515
  PM Saturday, 600 AM Sunday, and 600 PM Sunday. The afternoon
  ebbs on Saturday and Sunday will be very strong.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* 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

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
  south winds 25 to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM PST this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4
  PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to
  25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to
  25 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST
  this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM
  to 4 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest along the southern
  portions of the San Juan Islands and into Bellingham Bay through
  tonight.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Admiralty Inlet-
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, 10 to 20 kt to gusts
  to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15
  to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this
  afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 4
  PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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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-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
301 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt
  and seas 10 to 13 ft. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to
  30 kt with frequent gusts to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Sunday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will briefly subside this evening,
  before increasing again early Sunday morning. Seas will also
  briefly subside to around 10 ft tonight before building to 12
  to 16 ft on Monday.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
347 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Columbia River Bar-
347 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...


* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
  expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 14 to 16 ft at 12 seconds and
  southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Sunday. Gale
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Very strong ebb current of 7.32 kt at 525
  PM Saturday. Seas 12 to 13 ft. Ebb current of 3.49 kt at 606 AM
  Sunday. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Very strong ebb current of 6.82 kt at
  614 PM Sunday. Seas 9 to 10 ft.


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:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
347 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
347 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 12 ft at 12
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt. For the Gale Watch, seas 12 to 17 ft at 12 seconds and
  southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST Sunday. Gale
  Watch, from Monday morning through Monday 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
347 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

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Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
347 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST SUNDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...


* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 12 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and west winds 10 to
  15 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 11 ft at 11
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 13 to 16 ft at 12 seconds
  and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
  possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 7 PM PST this evening.
  Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
  Sunday. Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday 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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