West Coast Vancouver Island South
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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots except south 15 to 20 offshore. Wind becoming southeast 15 to 25 near midnight except south 5 to 15 offshore. Wind becoming variable 5 to 15 Friday morning then increasing to northwest 15 to 25 Friday evening except northwest 5 to 15 near the coast south of Barkley Sound.
Rain changing to showers near noon Friday with a risk of thunderstorms.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island South
Issued 4:00 PM PDT 31 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 4:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today low 999 mb located over Explorer.By 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday dissipating low 1002 mb located near the
West Entrance of Juan de Fuca Strait.
At 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday approaching ridge located west of the
offshore waters.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:26 PM PDT 31 October 2024 A low pressure system over Explorer will slowly track towardVancouver Island tonight and reach the west entrance of Juan de Fuca
strait by Friday afternoon.
Southeasterly strong to gale force winds ahead of the system will
persist over the central and southern waters tonight. These winds
will gradually ease overnight into Friday morning as the low weakens.
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