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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Seattle WA

132 AM PDT Tue May 5 2026



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Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-

East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-

132 AM PDT Tue May 5 2026



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY

THIS MORNING...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

3 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT...



* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25

  kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 

  kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 25 to 35 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 first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT 

  early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 

  4 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, 

  from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday 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.



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