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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0020 Issued by the Seattle Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-24 03:43:33 608 WHUS76 KSEW 240843 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 143 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ156-176-241645- /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T0600Z-260926T0600Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 143 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * 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...From this evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Friday morning with the best chance of wind gusts getting up to gale force. 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-241645- /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T1500Z-260926T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 143 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Friday afternoon and evening, with the strongest winds in adjacent areas of the east and central sections of the Strait where wind gusts may reach gale force. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-24 03:43:33 608 WHUS76 KSEW 240843 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 143 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ156-176-241645- /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T0600Z-260926T0600Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 143 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * 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...From this evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Friday morning with the best chance of wind gusts getting up to gale force. 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-241645- /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T1500Z-260926T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 143 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Friday afternoon and evening, with the strongest winds in adjacent areas of the east and central sections of the Strait where wind gusts may reach gale force. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-24 11:22:19 930 WHUS76 KSEW 241621 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 921 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ156-176-250030- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T0600Z-260926T0600Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 921 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * 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...From this evening through Friday 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-250030- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T1500Z-260926T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 921 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-24 11:22:19 930 WHUS76 KSEW 241621 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 921 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ156-176-250030- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T0600Z-260926T0600Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 921 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * 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...From this evening through Friday 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-250030- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T1500Z-260926T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 921 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-24 15:32:56 456 WHUS76 KSEW 242032 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ156-176-250445- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T0600Z-260926T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0028.260925T0600Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * 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...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-250445- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T1500Z-260926T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0028.260925T1800Z-260926T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ130-250445- /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0028.260925T1800Z-260926T1200Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-170-173-250445- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0130.260925T1200Z-260926T0600Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ133-250445- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0130.260925T2100Z-260926T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ PZZ135-250445- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0130.260925T1800Z-260926T0600Z/ Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-24 15:32:56 456 WHUS76 KSEW 242032 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 PZZ156-176-250445- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T0600Z-260926T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0028.260925T0600Z-260926T0000Z/ Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * 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...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-250445- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0020.260925T1500Z-260926T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0028.260925T1800Z-260926T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ130-250445- /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0028.260925T1800Z-260926T1200Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-170-173-250445- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0130.260925T1200Z-260926T0600Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ133-250445- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0130.260925T2100Z-260926T1200Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * 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. && $$ PZZ135-250445- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0130.260925T1800Z-260926T0600Z/ Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 132 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||