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
Issued9:52 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
- 9:52 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...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt possible. * WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From Monday morning 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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