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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 13 May 2024

Tonight and Tuesday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind variable 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 20 late this evening then diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 near noon Tuesday. Wind increasing to northwest 15 to 20 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 4:00 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 4:00 PM PDT 13 May 2024 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located from Explorer
to the Central Coast.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today quasi-stationary low located over the Gulf
of Alaska.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:48 PM PDT 13 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure from Explorer to the Central Coast will
remain 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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