West Coast Vancouver Island South
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Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind easterly 20 to 30 knots diminishing to easterly 10 to 20 this morning then becoming variable 5 to 15 early this afternoon. Wind increasing to northwest 15 to 25 early this evening except light near the mouth of Juan de Fuca Strait overnight and Saturday morning. Wind increasing to northwest 25 to 35 near noon Saturday.
Showers ending this afternoon.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island South
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 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 AM PDT 29 March 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today departing low 1000 mb located south ofExplorer.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located northwest of Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:35 AM PDT 29 March 2024 A ridge of high pressure will build over the offshore waters Saturdayafternoon. The ridge will produce strong to gale force northwesterly
winds along West Vancouver Island and Southern Explorer Saturday
evening.
Pacific - South Coast Area
- Bowie - southern half
- Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island
- Explorer - northwestern half
- Explorer - southeastern half
- Haro Strait
- Hecate Strait - southern half
- Howe Sound
- Johnstone Strait
- Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
- Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance
- Juan de Fuca Strait - west entrance
- Queen Charlotte Sound - eastern half
- Queen Charlotte Sound - western half
- Queen Charlotte Strait
- Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
- Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo
- West Coast Haida Gwaii - southern half
- West Coast Vancouver Island North
- West Coast Vancouver Island South
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