FQCN20 CWVR 211721 MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT FOR THE PACIFIC WATERS ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 10:21 A.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 from this afternoon through Wednesday. Strong to gale force northerly winds will persist over the central waters today, spreading to the southern waters tonight. These winds are expected to continue through Wednesday. Gale force westerly winds will also develop over the central and eastern Juan de Fuca Strait late this afternoon, easing overnight. END/