waters including the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary...
strong westerly flow will develop in the wake of a 985 mb low that
moved inland earlier. This will result in gale force westerly winds
over much of the area...with a brief period of storm force winds
possible over the central Strait of Juan de Fuca this morning. The
onshore flow will weaken tonight. Another...but weaker...frontal
system will affect the area on Mon. Expect offshore flow to develop
on Tue.
Forecast as of 4:21 am PST on November 22, 2009
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Gale Warning in effect until noon PST today
Today
Wind becoming W 25 to 35 kt by midmorning...then easing in the afternoon. Wind waves building to 4 to 7 ft...then subsiding. W swell building to 12 ft at 9 seconds. Showers in the morning...decreasing in the afternoon.
Tonight
W wind 15 to 25 kt...easing and becoming se after midnight. Wind waves 2 to 5 ft...subsiding. W swell subsiding to 10 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of evening showers.
Mon
Se wind rising to 15 to 25 kt...then becoming S in the afternoon. Wind waves building to 2 to 4 ft. W swell 8 to 9 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Mon Night
W swell 10 ft. SW wind 10 to 20 kt...becoming light after midnight. Wind waves up to 3 ft...subsiding. Rain likely.
Tue
E wind rising to 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves building to 2 to 4 ft. W swell 9 to 10 ft. Rain.
Wed
Se wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 9 to 11 ft.
Thu
S wind 10 to 15 kt...becoming W. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. W swell 11 to 13 ft.
