Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 09:30 PM PDT 13 May 2024
Tonight and Tuesday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 20 after midnight then diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 late Tuesday morning. Wind increasing to northwest 15 to 20 early Tuesday evening.
Extended Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 13 May 2024
Wednesday
Wind northwest 15 to 20 knots diminishing to
light in the afternoon then increasing to northwest 15 to 20 late in the
day.
Thursday
Wind northwest 10 knots increasing to
northwest 15 to 25.
Friday
Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots.
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Strong wind warning in effect
Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo
Issued 9:30 PM PDT 13 May 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.
Synopsis
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 9:30 PM PDT 13 May 2024 Tonight and Tuesday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary ridge located fromExplorer to the Central Coast.
At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary low located over the
Gulf of Alaska.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 9:11 PM PDT 13 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure from Explorer to the Central Coast willremain quasi-stationary through Tuesday. This ridge will generate
strong northwesterly winds across the southern waters.
Westerly gales through Juan de Fuca Strait will diminish overnight
and redevelop tomorrow afternoon.
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