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Johnstone Strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 12 May 2024

Tonight and Monday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 10 to 20 this evening then increasing to northwest 20 to 30 Monday afternoon.

Showers ending near midnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 12 May 2024
Tuesday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 15 to 25 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 15 to 25.
Thursday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots increasing to northwest 20 to 30.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Johnstone Strait

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 12 May 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 12 May 2024 Tonight and Monday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today departing trough located over Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located from Explorer to
the Central Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:50 PM PDT 12 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure from Explorer to the Central Coast will
redevelop tonight, generating strong northwesterly winds across the
southern waters.

Westerly gales through Juan de Fuca Strait will weaken overnight and
then redevelop on Monday afternoon.

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