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Johnstone Strait

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 17 April 2024

Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind light becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots early this evening except easterly outflow 25 to 35 near the mainland inlets overnight and Thursday morning. Wind diminishing to light Thursday morning then becoming northwest 5 to 15 Thursday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 17 April 2024
Friday Wind easterly outflow 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southeast 10 to 15 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind easterly outflow 25 knots diminishing to southwest 15 to 20.
Sunday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Johnstone Strait

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 17 April 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 9:30 PM PDT 17 April 2024 Tonight and Thursday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary ridge located from BC
interior to Haida Gwaii then to Explorer.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary trough located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:06 PM PDT 17 April 2024 A large ridge of high pressure will lie quasi-stationary from the
Northern BC Interior to Explorer tonight through Thursday. Strong to
gale force outflow winds will develop through the mainland inlets
tonight and ease Thursday morning.

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