Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 200 pm PDT, Mar 12th 2026

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Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
1226 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to
30 kt.

* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 AM PDT Thursday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 2 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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