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Johnstone Strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PDT 23 April 2026

Tonight and Friday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to light near midnight then becoming easterly 5 to 15 late overnight. Wind becoming light near noon Friday then increasing to northwest 15 to 25 late Friday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 23 April 2026
Saturday Wind easterly 5 to 15 knots becoming light in the morning then increasing to northwest 15 to 25 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind easterly 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 15 to 25 late in the day.
Monday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 15 to 25.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Johnstone Strait

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 23 April 2026

'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 9:30 PM PDT 23 April 2026 Tonight and Friday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary high located west
of Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary trough located from
Queen Charlotte Sound to the Lower Mainland.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:20 PM PDT 23 April 2026 Northerly strong to gale force winds will prevail over northern and
central waters and Explorer through the weekend as a ridge of high
pressure remains nearly stationary west of Bowie.

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