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Howe Sound

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 12 May 2024

Tonight and Monday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind southerly inflow 5 to 15 knots increasing to southerly inflow 20 to 30 early this evening then diminishing to northerly outflow 5 to 15 near midnight. Wind increasing to southerly inflow 20 near noon Monday then diminishing to northerly outflow 5 to 15 Monday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 12 May 2024
Tuesday Wind northerly outflow 5 to 15 knots increasing to southerly inflow 15 to 25 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Wind light increasing to southerly inflow 15 to 25 knots.
Thursday Wind light increasing to southerly inflow 15 to 25 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 12 May 2024

'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 12 May 2024 Tonight and Monday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today departing trough located over Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located from Explorer to
the Central Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:50 PM PDT 12 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure from Explorer to the Central Coast will
redevelop tonight, generating strong northwesterly winds across the
southern waters.

Westerly gales through Juan de Fuca Strait will weaken overnight and
then redevelop on Monday afternoon.

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