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Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

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Issued 09:30 PM PDT 05 June 2026

Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect. Waterspout watch in effect.

Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots except southwest 20 near Qualicum Beach. Wind becoming northwest 10 late overnight then becoming variable 10 near noon Saturday. Wind becoming light early Saturday evening except southwest 15 near Qualicum Beach.

Showers this evening. Risk of thunderstorms and waterspouts tonight and Saturday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 05 June 2026
Sunday Wind light increasing to southeast 15 to 25 knots in the afternoon.
Monday Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots.
Tuesday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest 10.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 05 June 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

Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 05 June 2026 Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts.

Where: Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound

When: Tonight and Saturday morning.

Additional information:
An upper low will move to lie over Vancouver Island tonight, bringing a cool and unstable airmass to the area. This airmass provides favourable conditions for the formation of waterspouts over the Strait of Georgia and the mouth of Howe Sound tonight and Saturday morning.

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 9:30 PM PDT 5 June 2026 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight weakening low 1011 mb located over
southeastern Explorer.
By 8:00 a.m. PDT Saturday dissipating low located over Vancouver
Island.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight building ridge located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday ridge located on a line north-south over
Haida Gwaii.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday approaching frontal system located west
of the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:42 PM PDT 5 June 2026 A low pressure system will move to lie over Vancouver Island tonight.
This system will provide conditions that are favourable for the
formation of waterspouts over the Strait of Georgia and the mouth of
Howe Sound tonight and Saturday morning.

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