FQCN20 CWVR 211030 MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT FOR THE PACIFIC WATERS ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 3:30 A.M. PDT TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2026. A ridge of high pressure over Bowie will remain nearly stationary for the next few days. This ridge will continue to strengthen this afternoon through Wednesday. Strong to gale force northerly winds will persist over the central waters today before spreading to the southern waters tonight. These winds will continue through Wednesday. Gale force westerly winds will also develop over central and eastern Juan de Fuca Strait late this afternoon. END/