Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

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Issued 09:30 PM PST 16 December 2018

Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 15 knots diminishing to variable 10 near midnight then increasing to southeast 20 to 30 Monday morning. Wind increasing to southeast 35 to 45 Monday afternoon.

Periods of rain.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 16 December 2018
Tuesday Wind westerly 20 to 30 knots.
Wednesday Wind westerly 20 to 30 knots diminishing to westerly 10.
Thursday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots becoming west 20 to 30.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Issued 9:30 PM PST 16 December 2018

'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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PST 16 December 2018 Tonight and Monday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight departing low located northwest of Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Monday frontal system located west of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Monday frontal system located from Sandspit to
Cape Scott then to Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:25 PM PST 16 December 2018 The next intense frontal system will approach Explorer on Monday
morning. Gale to storm force southeasterlies will once again develop
across southern, central, and northern waters during the day on
Monday. Hurricane force winds are forecast Monday afternoon for the
headlands of West Vancouver Island North.

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