An upper level ridge will begin to move inland today. A thermal trough remains positioned off the coast of Washington for continued offshore flow. The next approaching system for this weekend will promote some breezy winds with some gusts reaching 20 to 25 kt in the Central Strait of Juan de Fuca into this afternoon and evening, for which there is a Small Craft Advisory. 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 short period waves being the dominant group. Kristell/LH (Issued: 919 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024 by NOAA)