Johnstone Strait
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 16 May 2024
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots becoming northwest 25 to 35 this afternoon then diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 late overnight. Wind northwest 15 to 25 Friday.
Rain changing to showers this afternoon.
Extended Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 May 2024
Saturday
Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots becoming
northwest 15 in the morning then increasing to northwest 15 to 25 in the
afternoon.
Sunday
Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots.
Monday
Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.
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Warnings
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Gale warning in effect
Johnstone Strait
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 16 May 2024'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 10:30 AM PDT 16 May 2024 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located off Bowie.By 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday weakening ridge located on a line
north-south over Bowie.
At 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday weakening trough located over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:23 AM PDT 16 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure will build over the offshore waters today.Moderate to strong westerlies off Haida Gwaii and West Vancouver
Island will increase to strong to gale force northwest this
afternoon. The northwest gales will gradually spread to Georgia
strait this evening and ease Friday morning.
Additionally, strong westerly winds through Juan de Fuca Strait will
increase again to gale force late this afternoon and ease Friday
morning.
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