West Coast Vancouver Island North
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Issued 10:30 AM PDT 23 May 2022
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots except northwest 15 to 25 south of the Brooks Peninsula. Wind becoming northwest 10 to 20 late overnight then diminishing to light early Tuesday morning. Wind increasing to southeast 10 to 20 late Tuesday morning and to southeast 25 to 35 Tuesday afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 30 to 40 Tuesday evening.
Rain Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island North
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 23 May 2022'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 10:30 AM PDT 23 May 2022 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshorewaters.
By 11:00 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located from Explorer to Haida
Gwaii.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday deepening low located west of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Tuesday low located over northwestern Explorer.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:16 AM PDT 23 May 2022 A low pressure system will approach Explorer on Tuesday. Ahead ofThe system, marginal gale force southeasterly winds are expected for
Explorer, West Vancouver Island - north, and Queen Charlotte Sound
Tuesday afternoon.
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