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Howe Sound

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 23 March 2025

Today Tonight and Monday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind light increasing to northerly outflow 10 to 20 knots early this evening then becoming northerly outflow 15 to 25 Monday evening.

Rain ending Monday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 23 March 2025
Tuesday Wind northerly outflow 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northerly outflow 5 to 15 in the morning.
Wednesday Wind northerly outflow 10 to 20 knots.
Thursday Wind light becoming southerly inflow 5 to 15 knots late in the day.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 23 March 2025

'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 10:30 AM PDT 23 March 2025 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today frontal system located over the South Coast.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Monday weakening frontal system located over the
South Coast.

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

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:33 AM PDT 23 March 2025 A frontal system draped over Southern BC is leading to gale to storm
force winds to central and southern coastal waters. Winds will ease
through the afternoon.

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