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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0011 Issued by the Seattle Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-20 03:53:34 146 WHUS76 KSEW 200853 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 153 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 PZZ134-201700- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-260320T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.260321T0000Z-260321T1800Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 153 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 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. && $$ PZZ131-132-201700- /O.UPG.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.260320T2100Z-260321T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0011.260320T2300Z-260321T1000Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 153 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ135-201700- /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260321T0000Z/ Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 153 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-201700- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 153 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming northwesterly tonight. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ130-201700- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.260320T2100Z-260321T1800Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 153 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt becoming west 20 to 30 kt tonight. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 11 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-20 11:29:18 324 WHUS76 KSEW 201629 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 929 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 PZZ131-132-210030- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0011.260320T2300Z-260321T1000Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 929 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt this evening. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-210030- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ 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- 929 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ PZZ134-210030- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.260321T0000Z-260321T1800Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 929 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ130-210030- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.260320T2100Z-260321T1800Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 929 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 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. && $$ PZZ135-210000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260321T0000Z/ Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 929 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-20 15:37:25 577 WHUS76 KSEW 202037 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 137 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 PZZ131-132-210600- /O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0011.260320T2300Z-260321T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 137 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt gusts to 35 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...Until 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. && $$ PZZ130-210600- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.260320T2100Z-260321T1100Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 137 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-210600- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ 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- 137 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ PZZ134-210600- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.260321T0000Z-260321T1800Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 137 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ135-210000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260321T0000Z/ Puget Sound and Hood Canal- 137 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-21 00:07:43 185 WHUS76 KSEW 210507 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1007 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 PZZ131-132-211200- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 1007 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt gusts to 35 to 40 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-211200- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ 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- 1007 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ PZZ134-211315- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-260321T1800Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 1007 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ130-211100- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-260321T1100Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 1007 PM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 4 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-21 03:22:48 912 WHUS76 KSEW 210822 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 122 AM PDT Sat Mar 21 2026 PZZ131-132-211400- /O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-260321T1400Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 122 AM PDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-210930- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260321T1200Z/ 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- 122 AM PDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have eased below 21 kt and seas remain below 10 ft, therefore the advisory is cancelled. $$ PZZ130-210930- /O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-260321T1100Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 122 AM PDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have eased below 21 kt and seas remain below 10 ft, therefore the advisory is cancelled. $$ PZZ134-211400- /O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-260321T1400Z/ Admiralty Inlet- 122 AM PDT Sat Mar 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...Until 7 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||