West Coast Vancouver Island South
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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 27 June 2022
Tonight and Tuesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots increasing to southeast 25 to 30 this evening except southeast 30 to 35 northwest of Estevan Point. Wind becoming southeast 15 to 25 near noon Tuesday then diminishing to variable 5 to 15 Tuesday evening except southwest 15 to 20 over southern sections.
Periods of drizzle beginning this evening changing to showers Tuesday morning with a risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches dissipating Tuesday morning.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island South
Issued 4:00 PM PDT 27 June 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
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Issued 4:00 PM PDT 27 June 2022 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of Bowie.At 4:00 p.m. PDT today low 1008 mb located over southern Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday high 1006 mb located over central Explorer.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:50 PM PDT 27 June 2022 A low pressure system over Southern Explorer will slowly tracktowards Central Explorer tonight. Consequently, moderate to strong
southeast winds off west coast Vancouver Island will increase to
strong to gale force this evening. Winds will diminish on Tuesday as
the low weakens.
Westerly strong to gale force winds will also impact central and
eastern sections of the Juan de Fuca Strait this evening. Winds will
diminish near or just after midnight.
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