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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 June 2025

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind west 10 to 20 knots increasing to west 20 to 30 late this afternoon then diminishing to west 10 to 20 overnight. Wind becoming easterly 5 to 15 Saturday morning then becoming light Saturday evening.

Rain overnight and Saturday morning. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 June 2025
Sunday Wind light increasing to west 15 to 25 knots in the afternoon.
Monday Wind light increasing to west 10 to 20 knots.
Tuesday Wind light increasing to west 10 to 20 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 June 2025

'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 20 June 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday ridge located off Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:33 AM PDT 20 June 2025 Ahead of a building ridge of high pressure, northwesterly gales
Will develop near Cape St James this afternoon and then spread to
west coast Vancouver Island and Southern Explorer tonight. In its
wake, winds will gradually ease to strong northwest on Saturday.

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