An upper level ridge will continue to build offshore over the Pacific, and will move inland on Thursday. High pressure further inland combined with a surface trough along the coast will promote offshore flow with gusty east winds of 10 to 20 kt through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, into the northern offshore waters, and through the central Puget Sound. Probabilities for wind gusts exceeding 20 kt around 40-50%, thus, will continue to monitor need for Small Craft Advisories for these localized areas. The next frontal system is expected to cross the area waters Saturday with the next chances for widespread marine headlines. Expect seas to remain around 3 to 6 ft through Saturday, then rising to 8 to 10 feet into Sunday. Davis/HPR (Issued: 819 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024 by NOAA)