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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1130 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025

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/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-250724T0800Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0013.250724T2100Z-250725T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0017.250724T2100Z-250725T1200Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
1130 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt. For
  the Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with frequent gusts 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM PDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Central Strait of Juan de Fuca will be
  the most likely to experience gusts of 40 kt.

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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