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Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PDT 11 September 2026

Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind light increasing to west 15 to 25 knots Saturday afternoon.

Showers Saturday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 11 September 2026
Sunday Wind west 15 to 20 knots increasing to west 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Monday Wind west 10 to 20 knots becoming west 15 to 25 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 11 September 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 11 September 2026 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary ridge located west of
the offshore waters.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight low located over southern Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday departing low located south of Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:35 PM PDT 11 September 2026 There is a risk of waterspouts over Explorer this evening as a low
crosses the southern offshore waters.

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