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Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-20 04:59:36 002 WHUS76 KSEW 201059 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 259 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 PZZ132-201900- /O.EXB.KSEW.GL.A.0005.260221T1200Z-260223T0000Z/ East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 259 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon. * 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. && $$ PZZ131-201900- /O.EXB.KSEW.GL.A.0005.260221T1200Z-260222T1800Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 259 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ PZZ130-201900- /O.EXB.KSEW.GL.A.0005.260221T1200Z-260222T1800Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 259 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * 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. && $$ PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-201900- /O.CON.KSEW.GL.A.0005.260221T0800Z-260222T1200Z/ Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm- Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm- Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm- 259 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/seattle Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-20 12:51:19 582 WHUS76 KSEW 201851 MWWSEW URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1051 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-210300- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0005.260221T0800Z-260222T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0007.260221T0800Z-260223T0000Z/ 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- 1051 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ132-210300- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0005.260221T1200Z-260223T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0007.260221T1200Z-260223T0000Z/ East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 1051 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ131-210300- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0005.260221T1200Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0007.260221T1200Z-260223T0000Z/ Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 1051 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * 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. && $$ PZZ130-210300- /O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0005.260221T1200Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0007.260221T1200Z-260223T0000Z/ West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 1051 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. && $$ PZZ133-134-210300- /O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0024.260222T1500Z-260223T0000Z/ Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands- Admiralty Inlet- 1051 AM PST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday. * 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||