An upper level ridge will begin to move inland today. A thermal trough remains positioned off the coast of Washington for continued offshore flow. Northerly winds (with easterlies in the Strait of Juan de Fuca) will continue through today. The next approaching system for this weekend will increase gradients in the central Strait of Juan de Fuca (with stronger easterly winds to 25 kt). Additional gusty winds are possible Saturday and Sunday with the next system, including potential westerly gales in the Strait. Seas remain around 3 to 6 ft through Saturday, before rising to 10 to 12 feet on Sunday. Seas may be steep over the weekend with coincident periods. Kristell (Issued: 356 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024 by NOAA)