Marine Forecast for Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Today Wind becoming W 15 to 25 kt...except up to 35 kt S of the San Juans...by noon. Wind then easing in the afternoon. Wind waves building to 2 to 5 ft. Showers...decreasing in the afternoon.
Tonight W wind 10 to 20 kt...easing and becoming S after midnight. Wind waves up to 3 ft...subsiding. A chance of evening showers.
Mon Se wind rising to 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves building to 2 to 5 ft. Rain...mainly in the afternoon.
... Wind Advisory now in effect until 3 PM PST this afternoon...
The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
Blustery westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with local gusts to 45 mph are expected today. Winds will not be as strong as previously expected so the High Wind Warning was downgraded to a Wind Advisory earlier today.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph or gusts of 45 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can snap small tree branches... topple small or shallow-rooted trees... and cause local power outages.
2009 Hurricane Coverage
Wind Advisory