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Howe Sound

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northerly outflow 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light late this morning then increasing to northerly outflow 15 to 20 late this evening. Wind becoming northerly outflow 15 to 25 after midnight then diminishing to northerly outflow 5 to 15 Saturday morning.

Showers ending this evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024
Sunday Wind northerly outflow 10 to 20 knots becoming southwesterly inflow 5 to 15 in the afternoon.
Monday Wind light.
Tuesday Wind light increasing to southwesterly inflow 15 to 25 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024

'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today departing low 1000 mb located south of
Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located northwest of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:35 AM PDT 29 March 2024 A ridge of high pressure will build over the offshore waters Saturday
afternoon. The ridge will produce strong to gale force northwesterly
winds along West Vancouver Island and Southern Explorer Saturday
evening.

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