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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 29 March 2025

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind westerly 5 to 15 knots becoming light early this evening then increasing to easterly 5 to 15 near midnight. Wind increasing to east 15 to 20 early Sunday morning and to east 20 to 30 Sunday evening.

Showers ending this afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2025
Monday Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots becoming west 15 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind west 15 to 25 knots.
Wednesday Wind west 15 to 25 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 29 March 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 10:30 AM PDT 29 March 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today trough from low located over Bowie to
Hecate Strait.
By 1:00 p.m. PDT today departing trough from low located over
Bowie to Prince Rupert.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday low 994 mb located west of Explorer.
By 5:00 p.m. PDT Sunday low 988 mb located west of Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:22 AM PDT 29 March 2025 A trough of low pressure over Haida Gwaii will move northwards and
exit BC waters early this afternoon. Strong to gale force
southeasterlies north of the trough will shift to strong southerly in
its wake.

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