Storm Warning Issued for East Entrance of Strait of Juan De Fuca
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Seattle has issued a Storm Warning for the East Entrance of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, with 50-knot gusts and 12-foot seas expected through early Thursday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Strait of Juan De Fuca
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Seattle
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Strait of Juan De Fuca.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Seattle, WA, has issued a Storm Warning for the East Entrance of the U.S. Waters of the Strait of Juan De Fuca. This alert is effective starting at 2:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this warning is specifically for the East Entrance of the U.S. Waters of the Strait of Juan De Fuca.
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate safety measures. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter their course to avoid the most severe conditions, and/or secure their vessels for severe weather. The conditions are hazardous enough to capsize or damage vessels.
Expected Conditions
The region is expected to experience southwest winds ranging from 35 to 45 knots, with gusts reaching up to 50 knots. Sea heights are forecasted to be between 7 and 12 feet. These very strong winds will cause hazardous seas and will likely lead to reduced visibility.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is in effect from 2:00 PM PDT this afternoon, Wednesday, March 11, until 2:00 AM PDT on Thursday, March 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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