Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 May 2024
Tonight and Sunday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind light increasing to northwest 15 to 20 knots early this evening except southwest 20 to 25 near Qualicum Beach early this evening. Wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 Sunday morning then increasing to northwest 15 to 20 Sunday evening.
Extended Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 May 2024
Monday
Wind northwest 15 to 20 knots backing to west
15 in the morning then diminishing to light in the afternoon.
Tuesday
Wind southeast 10 to 15 knots.
Wednesday
Wind northwest 20 knots diminishing to light
late in the day.
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Warnings
Warnings (In effect)
Strong wind warning in effect
Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
Issued 4:00 PM PDT 18 May 2024'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
Issued 08:56 AM PDT 18 May 2024 A waterspout was reported southeast of Valdes Island at 0830 PDT.Conditions will remain favourable for the development of waterspouts through this afternoon.
Wind speeds inside the spray ring of a waterspout are 45 knots or higher. Vulnerable vessels are at risk of damage or capsizing. Mariners are urged to take all necessary precautions and prepare for the possibility of waterspout activity. Postpone voyage or seek safe harbour if possible.
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 18 May 2024 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located west of Bowie.By 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday ridge located on a line north-south over
eastern Bowie.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday trough located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday trough located over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:41 PM PDT 18 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure over Bowie tonight will reach the centralwaters late Sunday. Moderate to strong northwest winds will develop
ahead of the ridge.
Strong northwesterly winds off the west coast of Vancouver Island
will rise to marginal gale force immediately to the northwest of
Estevan Point late Sunday.
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