NWS Seattle WAGL.A 0024November 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 10:00 p.m. local time on November 9. It was the 24th gale watch the NWS office in Seattle issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued3:50 a.m. PST, November 8, 2026
In force from10:00 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
Expires10:00 p.m. PST, November 9, 2026
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Seattle WA
- Area
- East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 3:50 a.m. PST, November 8, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 a.m. PST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 10:00 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 Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM PST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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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