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Johnstone Strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 24 March 2023

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 20 to 30 late this afternoon then diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 Saturday morning.

Showers.

Temperatures plus 2 rising to plus 6 Saturday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 24 March 2023
Sunday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots becoming southeast 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Monday Wind east 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest 5 to 15.
Tuesday Wind east 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest 5 to 15.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Johnstone Strait

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 24 March 2023

'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 AM PDT 24 March 2023 Today Tonight and Saturday By 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of the
offshore waters.

By 4:00 a.m. PDT today weakening trough located over BC interior.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:46 AM PDT 24 March 2023 A ridge over the Pacific will continue to maintain strong to gale
force northwesterly winds today and tonight across most outer coastal
and offshore waters. Westerly gales will develop in Juan de Fuca
strait this afternoon and ease tonight.

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