Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 35 to 40 knots diminishing to west 10 to 20 this morning then increasing to west 30 to 40 early this evening. Wind diminishing to west 10 to 20 Wednesday morning then increasing to west 20 to 30 Wednesday evening.
Extended Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023
Thursday
Wind west 10 to 20 knots becoming west 15 to
25 late in the day.
Friday
Wind west 15 to 25 knots diminishing to west 10
to 15.
Saturday
Wind west 15 to 25 knots becoming west 20 to
30 late in the day.
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Gale warning in effect
Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023'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.
Synopsis
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located from Explorerto Hecate Strait.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT today trough located over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:42 AM PDT 30 May 2023 A stationary ridge from Explorer to Hecate Strait is producing galeforce westerly winds through Juan de Fuca Strait. These winds will
diminish early this morning, then redevelop this afternoon.
Gale force northwesterly winds along West Vancouver Island will ease
this morning.
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