Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Issued by NWS Seattle/Tacoma, WA
136 WHUS76 KSEW 031914 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1214 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025 PZZ131-132-040400- /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.A.0012.250704T2100Z-250705T1200Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 1214 PM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent 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 afternoon 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