Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 24 May 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light early this
morning then increasing to southeast 15 to 25 early this afternoon. Wind
increasing to southeast 25 to 35 early this evening then diminishing to
southeast 15 to 25 near midnight. Wind diminishing to southeast 10 to 15 near
noon Monday and to light Monday evening.
Rain beginning late this morning.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 24 May 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light early this
morning then increasing to southeast 15 to 25 early this afternoon. Wind
increasing to southeast 25 to 35 early this evening then diminishing to
southeast 15 to 25 near midnight. Wind diminishing to southeast 10 to 15 near
noon Monday and to light Monday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 24 May 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Rain beginning late this morning.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Johnstone Strait
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 24 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 AM PDT 24 May 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today weakening ridge located over Explorer to
the North Coast.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT today low 982 mb located west of Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight low 983 mb located over Bowie.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT Monday ridge located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Monday ridge located over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 4:05 AM PDT 24 May 2026 A 982 MB low will approach Bowie this morning. The system will
produce gale to storm force southeasterly winds over parts of
northern and central waters, as well as Northern Vancouver Island
tonight and into Monday morning.
A ridge of high pressure will build in the wake of the low producing
gale force northerly winds over the offshore waters on Monday.