NWS Seattle WAGL.W 0036November 9, 2026
Gale Warning: 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
The National Weather Service office in Seattle issued a gale warning for 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 and 3 more, in force until 4:00 p.m. local time on November 11. It was the 36th gale warning the NWS office in Seattle issued in 2026.
Warning
In force for 2 days
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Seattle WA
- Area
- 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 and 3 more
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 1:47 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 4:00 p.m. PST, November 11, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KSEW GL.W 0036
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts may approach 45 kt Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.
What the agency told people to do
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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