NWS Seattle WAGL.A 0021October 8, 2026
Gale Watch: Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
The National Weather Service office in Seattle issued a gale watch for Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm, 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
In force for 17 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Seattle WA
- Area
- Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
- 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...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...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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