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Johnstone Strait

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Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PDT 21 July 2026

Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots becoming northwest 25 to 35 early Wednesday evening.

Fog patches forming after midnight and dissipating Wednesday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 July 2026
Thursday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 10 in the morning then increasing to northwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Friday Wind northwest 10 knots increasing to northwest 10 to 20.
Saturday Wind variable 10 knots increasing to southeast 10 to 20.

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Gale warning in effect

Johnstone Strait

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 21 July 2026

'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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 21 July 2026 Tonight and Wednesday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary ridge located off Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:12 PM PDT 21 July 2026 Ahead of a ridge of high pressure, strong to gale force northwesterly
winds will continue over the northern waters tonight and then spread
to central waters on Wednesday.

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