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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024

Tonight and Friday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots increasing to east 20 this evening then diminishing to light Friday morning.

Rain tonight and Friday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024
Saturday Wind west 5 to 15 knots increasing to west 15 to 25 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind west 15 to 25 knots becoming west 10 to 20 late in the day.
Monday Wind easterly 20 to 30 knots becoming west 20 to 30 late in the day.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024

'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 4:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today low 999 mb located over Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday dissipating low 1002 mb located near the
West Entrance of Juan de Fuca Strait.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday approaching ridge located west of the
offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:26 PM PDT 31 October 2024 A low pressure system over Explorer will slowly track toward
Vancouver Island tonight and reach the west entrance of Juan de Fuca
strait by Friday afternoon.

Southeasterly strong to gale force winds ahead of the system will
persist over the central and southern waters tonight. These winds
will gradually ease overnight into Friday morning as the low weakens.

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