West Coast Vancouver Island South
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Issued 10:30 AM PDT 14 July 2025
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 30 to 40 knots except light near the coast south of Barkley Sound this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 25 to 35 early this evening except light near the coast south of Estevan Point. Wind becoming northwest 20 to 30 early Tuesday morning except light near the coast south of Barkley Sound Tuesday morning and afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 25 to 35 Tuesday evening except northwest 15 near the coast south of Barkley Sound.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island South
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 14 July 2025'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 10:30 AM PDT 14 July 2025 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located westof Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:24 AM PDT 14 July 2025 A ridge of high pressure offshore will remain quasistationary thisweek. Gale force northwesterlies west of Vancouver Island will
prevail through the week. Strong northwest winds over the north and
central waters will increase to gale force late Tuesday morning as
the ridge strengthens.
Strong northwesterly winds will diminish through the inner South
Coast today and remain moderate to strong on Tuesday.
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