NWS Seattle WAGL.A 0024November 8, 2026
Gale Watch: 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
The National Weather Service office in Seattle issued a gale watch 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 7:00 p.m. local time on November 9. It was the 24th gale watch the NWS office in Seattle issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 15 hours
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
- Watch
- Issued
- 6:46 a.m. PST, November 8, 2026
- In force from
- 4:00 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KSEW GL.A 0024
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Monday 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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