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Howe Sound

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 30 May 2023

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind southerly inflow 15 knots except southerly inflow 25 over northern sections today and early this evening. Wind diminishing to light this evening then becoming southerly inflow 15 Wednesday morning except southerly inflow 25 over northern sections Wednesday afternoon and evening. Wind diminishing to light Wednesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 30 May 2023
Thursday Wind light increasing to southerly inflow 10 to 20 knots in the afternoon.
Friday Wind northerly outflow 5 to 15 knots becoming southerly inflow 10 to 20.
Saturday Wind light increasing to southerly inflow 10 to 20 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 30 May 2023

'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 30 May 2023 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located from Explorer
to Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Wednesday approaching trough located west of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:34 AM PDT 30 May 2023 A stationary ridge from Explorer to Hecate Strait will generate gale
force westerly winds through Juan de Fuca Strait beginning late this
afternoon and continue tonight. These winds will diminish to strong
westerlies early Wednesday morning.

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