FQCN20 CWVR 212301 MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT FOR THE PACIFIC WATERS ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 4:01 P.M. PDT TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2026. A ridge of high pressure over Bowie will remain nearly stationary over the next few days and is expected to strengthen tonight through Wednesday. Strong to gale force northerly winds will spread to the southern waters tonight and persist through Wednesday. Gale force westerly winds will also develop over the central and eastern Juan de Fuca Strait late this afternoon, easing overnight. END/