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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Seattle WA

314 PM 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-

314 PM PDT Tue May 5 2026



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT

WEDNESDAY...

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

LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...



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

  For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 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 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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