Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 20 at 4:32PM PST until November 20 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 20, 2024 - 4:32pm
Expires:
November 20, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
SMWSEW
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60
Nm...
* Until 500 PM PST.
* At 431 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 42 nm southwest of Point Grenville, moving
north at 35 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
hail.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction:
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Area Description:
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA