Johnstone Strait
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PST 13 December 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots increasing to southeast 30 to 40 early this afternoon then diminishing to northwest 20 to 30 near noon Saturday. Wind diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 Saturday evening.
Rain beginning early this morning changing to showers overnight and ending near noon Saturday.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
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Warnings
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Gale warning in effect
Johnstone Strait
Issued 04:00 AM PST 13 December 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 4:00 AM PST 13 December 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located southwest of Explorer.By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight deepening low 980 mb located over
southeastern Explorer.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:55 AM PST 13 December 2024 A low pressure system will approach exploreer today and slowly moveto the B.C. Interior on Saturday afternoon.
Over the southern and central waters, gale to storm force southeast
winds will develop ahead of the low and gale to storm force north
Or northwest winds will develop behind the low. These winds will
diminish as the low moves to the B.C. Interior and a ridge of high
pressure builds on Saturday night.
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