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Howe Sound

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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 15 May 2026

Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect. Waterspout watch in effect.

Wind southerly inflow 15 to 25 knots becoming variable 10 to 20 early this evening then diminishing to light near midnight. Wind increasing to southerly inflow 10 to 20 late overnight. Wind southerly inflow 10 to 20 Saturday.

Scattered showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon and tonight and Saturday afternoon and evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 15 May 2026
Sunday Wind northerly outflow 10 to 15 knots becoming southerly inflow 10 to 20 in the morning.
Monday Wind light increasing to southerly inflow 10 to 20 knots.
Tuesday Wind light increasing to southerly inflow 15 to 25 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 15 May 2026

'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.

Watches (In effect)

Waterspout watch in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 4:21 PM PDT 15 May 2026 Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts.

Where: Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, West Coast Vancouver Island

When: Now through Saturday morning.

Additional Information:
An upper trough is over the south coast of B.C. tonight, bringing a cool and unstable airmass. This airmass gives conditions favourable for waterspouts to develop.

Mariners are urged to take all necessary precautions and prepare for the possibility of waterspout activity. Postpone voyage or seek safe harbour if possible. Keep in mind that waterspouts cannot be seen at night and may strike suddenly.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 15 May 2026 Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today trough located on a line north-south over
western Vancouver Island.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday trough located south of Vancouver Island.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Saturday ridge located on a line north-south
over Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT Saturday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:44 PM PDT 15 May 2026 A trough is over the southern waters. This will continue to generate
northwesterly gale force winds in Explorer this evening. Winds will
ease overnight as the trough moves south.

In addition, this trough will create conditions favourable for the
development of waterspouts across the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound
and west coast Vancouver Island from this afternoon to Saturday
morning.

A transient ridge of high pressure builds over the offshore waters on
Saturday. As the ridge moves closer to the coast, gale force
westerlies will develop through Juan de Fuca Strait Saturday
afternoon. These winds will ease to strong westerlies Saturday
overnight.

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