Storm Tracking Across the Plains; Powerful Pacific System is Approaching

Some heavy rain and possible flash flooding may affect the Central Plains through Thursday. Meanwhile, wintry weather conditions will spread through portions of Central and Northern Plains. A powerful storm system is forecast to approach the Pacific Northwest, then spreading inland and down through California through the end of this week. A series of storms will impact Alaska into the weekend.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory until December 8, 04:00 PM PST

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Seattle, WA Local Forecast Office

5NM NW Seattle WA

Marine Point Forecast

[NOTICE]

Today

S 20kt
1-3ft

Small Craft Advisory
Tonight

SSW 16kt
1-2ft
Friday

SSW 11kt
< 1ft
Friday
Night
SSE 20kt
1-3ft
Saturday

ESE 13kt
1-2ft
Saturday
Night
S 19kt
1-3ft
Sunday

S 13kt
1-2ft
Sunday
Night
N 15kt
1-2ft
Monday

N 15kt
2ft

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 3:43 am PST Dec 8, 2022
Forecast Valid: 7am PST Dec 8, 2022-6pm PST Dec 14, 2022

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Detailed Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

Synopsis: Breezy conditions will continue over the waters through this morning as a strong cold front sweeps through. Gale force winds will continue over the Coastal waters and northern interior waters through the morning. A second frontal system will move through the area Friday night and Saturday, likely bringing gale force winds to some area waters. Weak high pressure will produce quieter conditions early next week.

Today

S wind 13 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

Tonight

SSW wind 9 to 16 kt. Rain likely, mainly between midnight and 3am. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

Friday

SSW wind 7 to 11 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Rain, mainly after 10am. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

Friday Night

SSE wind 11 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. Rain. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

Saturday

ESE wind 10 to 13 kt. Rain. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday Night

ESE wind 8 to 13 kt becoming S 14 to 19 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

Sunday

S wind 5 to 13 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. A chance of rain before 10am. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

Sunday Night

N wind 12 to 15 kt. Mostly cloudy. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

Monday

N wind around 15 kt. Mostly cloudy. Wind waves around 2 ft.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.