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Queen Charlotte Strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 May 2025

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots becoming southeast 15 late this morning then becoming northwest 5 to 15 near midnight. Wind increasing to northwest 20 Saturday morning then diminishing to northwest 15 Saturday evening.

Periods of rain ending overnight. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 May 2025
Sunday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light in the morning then increasing to southeast 15 to 25 late in the day.
Monday Wind southeast 10 to 15 knots.
Tuesday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots becoming light.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Queen Charlotte Strait

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 16 May 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 4:00 AM PDT 16 May 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today weakening frontal system located over the
Central Coast.

At 5:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 5:00 p.m. PDT Saturday ridge located over the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 4:12 AM PDT 16 May 2025 A ridge of high pressure will build in the wake of a cold front on
Saturday. Strong to gale force westerly or northwesterly winds will
develop along West Vancouver Island and through Juan de Fuca Strait
through Saturday. The strong to gale force winds will ease Saturday
evening.

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