waters including the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary...
strong westerly flow will weaken and become southerly overnight.
A frontal system will approach the area during the day Saturday...
resulting in increased southerly flow. The cold or occluded front
is expected to move across the area Saturday night. Onshore flow
will continue on Sunday between systems. The next frontal system
will affect the waters on Mon.
Forecast as of 8:31 PM PST on November 20, 2009
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Gale Warning in effect until midnight PST tonight
Tonight
W wind 25 to 35 kt...easing and becoming S after midnight. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft...subsiding. A few showers.
Sat
S wind 10 to 15 kt...becoming se 25 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves building to 2 to 5 ft. Rain...mainly in the afternoon.
Sat Night
S wind 25 to 35 kt...easing and becoming W after midnight. Wind waves 3 to 6 ft...subsiding. Evening rain...then showers.
Sun
SW wind 10 to 15 kt...becoming S in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.
Sun Night
S wind 5 to 15 kt...becoming se after midnight. Wind waves 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
Mon
Se wind rising to 20 to 30 kt...then easing and becoming S in the afternoon. Wind waves building to 1 to 4 ft...then subsiding. Rain likely.
Tue And Wed
Se wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 1 to 4 ft.
