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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

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Issued 10:30 AM PDT 15 May 2026

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 10 to 15 knots increasing to west 15 to 25 this afternoon and to west 25 to 35 near noon Saturday.

Showers ending Saturday morning with a risk of thunderstorms.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 15 May 2026
Sunday Wind westerly 20 to 30 knots diminishing to westerly 5 to 15 in the morning then increasing to west 20 to 30 late in the day.
Monday Wind west 20 knots becoming west 15 to 25 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind west 10 to 20 knots increasing to southwest 25 to 35 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 15 May 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 or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 15 May 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today trough located over Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today trough located over the South Coast.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Saturday ridge located on a line north-south
over Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT Saturday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:20 AM PDT 15 May 2026 A trough is moving through Explorer this afternoon. This will
generate northwesterly gale force winds in southwestern sections of
Explorer. Winds will ease overnight as the trough leaves Explorer.

In addition, this trough will create conditions favourable for the
development of waterspouts across the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound
and west coast Vancouver Island from this afternoon to Saturday
morning.

A transient ridge of high pressure builds over the offshore waters on
Saturday. As the ridge moves closer to the coast, gale force
westerlies will develop through Juan de Fuca Strait Saturday
afternoon. These winds will ease to strong westerlies Saturday
overnight.

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