NWS Seattle WAGL.W 0036November 9, 2026
Gale Warning: East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
The National Weather Service office in Seattle issued a gale warning for East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, 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
Issued1:47 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
In force1:47 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
Expires4:00 p.m. PST, November 11, 2026
In force for 2 days
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Seattle WA
- Area
- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
- 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...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * 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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