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Johnstone Strait

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 10 May 2024

Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots becoming northwest 25 to 35 early this evening then diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 late overnight. Wind increasing to northwest 25 to 35 Saturday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 10 May 2024
Sunday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.
Monday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots increasing to northwest 20 to 30.
Tuesday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Johnstone Strait

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 10 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 4:00 PM PDT 10 May 2024 Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today ridge located over Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday ridge located from Explorer to Haida
Gwaii.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday approaching trough located west of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:41 PM PDT 10 May 2024 Ahead of a ridge of high pressure, strong to marginal gale force
northwesterlies will continue over West Coast Vancouver Island North
tonight and Saturday.

Strong to gale force northwesterly winds will develop through
Johnstone Strait this evening. The winds will ease overnight and
increase to strong to gale force northwesterly Saturday afternoon.

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