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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 May 2024

Tonight and Sunday.

Wind westerly 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 15 to 20 near midnight then diminishing to northwest 10 to 15 late Sunday morning. Wind diminishing to light Sunday afternoon then becoming northwest 15 Sunday evening except east 5 to 15 near the mainland coast.

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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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 central
waters 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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