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Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 03 June 2023

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind westerly 15 to 20 knots increasing to westerly 30 to 40 late this afternoon then diminishing to westerly 20 to 30 after midnight. Wind diminishing to westerly 10 to 20 Sunday morning then increasing to westerly 25 to 30 Sunday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 03 June 2023
Monday Wind west 10 to 20 knots becoming variable 5 to 15 in the morning.
Tuesday Wind easterly 5 to 15 knots becoming west 10 to 15 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind light becoming west 15 knots late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 03 June 2023

'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 AM PDT 3 June 2023 Today Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located on a line
north-south over Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today low 1010 mb located over southwestern Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday weakening low 1020 mb located over Sandspit.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:24 AM PDT 3 June 2023 A ridge of high pressure will strengthen west of Vancouver Island
today. Consequently, westerly gales will develop through Juan de
Fuca Strait late this afternoon and tonight.

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