NWS Seattle WAGL.A 0021October 8, 2026
Gale Watch: Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
The National Weather Service office in Seattle issued a gale watch for Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 9. It was the 21st gale watch the NWS office in Seattle issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued5:30 a.m. PDT, October 8, 2026
In force from3:00 a.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
Expires8:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
In force for 17 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Seattle WA
- Area
- Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 5:30 a.m. PDT, October 8, 2026
- In force from
- 3:00 a.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KSEW GL.A 0021
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt, with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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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