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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 14 September 2024

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Strong wind warning in effect. Waterspout watch in effect.

Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 beginning early this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 5 to 15 late this afternoon except northwest 20 near Vancouver Island overnight and Sunday morning. Wind becoming northwest 15 to 20 Sunday afternoon then increasing to northwest 20 to 25 Sunday evening.

Showers changing to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon then to scattered showers near midnight and ending near noon Sunday. Risk of waterspouts today and tonight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 14 September 2024
Monday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots.
Wednesday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 14 September 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 10:27 AM PDT 14 September 2024 Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts.

When: Today and tonight.

Where: Strait of Georgia, and Explorer.

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. Waterspouts are generally short-lived in nature, typically lasting 20 minutes or less. Waterspouts sometimes appear as funnel clouds with swirling water visible near the surface.

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 10:30 AM PDT 14 September 2024 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over northern Explorer.

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