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Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 May 2024

Tonight and Sunday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind west 25 to 30 knots diminishing to west 5 to 15 early Sunday morning then increasing to west 20 Sunday afternoon. Wind increasing to west 25 Sunday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 May 2024
Monday Wind west 20 knots diminishing to light in the morning then increasing to west 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind west 15 to 25 knots diminishing to west 5 to 15.
Wednesday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 18 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 18 May 2024 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday ridge located on a line north-south over
eastern Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday trough located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday trough located over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:41 PM PDT 18 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure over Bowie tonight will reach the central
waters late Sunday. Moderate to strong northwest winds will develop
ahead of the ridge.

Strong northwesterly winds off the west coast of Vancouver Island
will rise to marginal gale force immediately to the northwest of
Estevan Point late Sunday.

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