Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 17 May 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 this morning and to variable 5 to 15 early this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 5 to 15 this evening then increasing to northwest 15 to 20 near midnight. Wind diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 near noon Saturday.
Showers tonight.
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Warnings
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Gale warning in effect
Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 17 May 2024'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. 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 17 May 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today weakening ridge located on a line north-southover Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today weakening ridge located on a line north-south
over Explorer.
At 4:00 p.m. PDT today trough located over Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday weakening trough located over Explorer.
At 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday ridge located west of the offshore waters.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:39 AM PDT 17 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure offshore will weaken today. Strong to galeforce northwesterlies off West Vancouver Island and over Strait of
Georgia will ease this morning.
Additionally, westerly gales through Juan de Fuca Strait will ease to
moderate to strong this morning then rise to strong to gale force
this afternoon. Winds will ease to moderate to strong tonight.
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