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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 30 May 2023

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 15 to 25 knots increasing to west 30 to 40 early this evening then diminishing to west 20 to 30 early Wednesday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023
Thursday Wind west 10 to 20 knots becoming west 15 to 25 late in the day.
Friday Wind west 15 to 25 knots diminishing to west 10 to 15.
Saturday Wind west 15 to 25 knots becoming west 20 to 30 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 30 May 2023

'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 30 May 2023 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located from Explorer
to Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Wednesday approaching trough located west of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:34 AM PDT 30 May 2023 A stationary ridge from Explorer to Hecate Strait will generate gale
force westerly winds through Juan de Fuca Strait beginning late this
afternoon and continue tonight. These winds will diminish to strong
westerlies early Wednesday morning.

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