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West Coast Vancouver Island North

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 10 October 2024

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots backing to northeast 5 to 15 this evening then veering to southeast 10 to 20 late overnight. Wind increasing to southeast 20 to 30 near noon Friday and to southeast 30 to 40 Friday evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 10 October 2024
Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 this afternoon then building to 2 to 3 Friday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 10 October 2024
Saturday Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots.
Sunday Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots.
Monday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southwest 10 to 20.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 10 October 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 10:30 AM PDT 10 October 2024 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today ridge located over BC interior.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today frontal system located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday approaching frontal system located on a
line north-south over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:12 AM PDT 10 October 2024 An approaching frontal system will track across Bowie Friday night.
Ahead of the front, southeast gale to storm force winds will develop
over Bowie Friday morning and then spread to northern and central
waters Friday night.

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