waters including the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary...
strong westerly flow will weaken and become southerly overnight.
A frontal system will approach the area during the day Saturday...
resulting in increased southerly flow. The cold or occluded front
is expected to move across the area Saturday night. Onshore flow
will continue on Sunday between systems. The next frontal system
will affect the waters on Mon.
Forecast as of 8:31 PM PST on November 20, 2009
Puget Sound And Hood Canal-
Small Craft Advisory for winds in effect until 4 am PST Saturday
Tonight
SW wind 20 to 30 kt...except becoming variable 5 to 15 kt over the far N sound by midnight. Wind easing and becoming S over the entire area after midnight. Wind waves 2 to 5 ft...subsiding. Scattered showers.
Sat
S wind 10 kt...rising to 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves building to 1 to 4 ft. Rain.
Sat Night
S wind 20 to 30 kt...easing and becoming SW after midnight. Wind waves 2 to 5 ft...subsiding. Evening rain...then showers.
Sun
SW wind 10 to 15 kt...becoming S in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. A chance of showers.
Sun Night
S wind 5 to 15 kt...becoming S after midnight. Wind waves 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
Mon
S wind rising to 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves building up to 3 ft. Rain likely.
Tue And Wed
Se wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less.
