NWS Seattle WAGL.A 0021October 8, 2026
Gale Watch: East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
The National Weather Service office in Seattle issued a gale watch for East Entrance 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
- East Entrance 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
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. 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...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM PDT this morning. 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. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
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