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Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 15 July 2025

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest 15 to 25 this evening then diminishing to northwest 10 to 15 Wednesday morning. Wind increasing to northwest 15 to 25 Wednesday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 15 July 2025
Thursday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 in the afternoon.
Friday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots.
Saturday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast 5 to 15.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 15 July 2025

'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 10:30 AM PDT 15 July 2025 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:17 AM PDT 15 July 2025 A ridge of high pressure offshore will remain quasistationary this
week. Gale force northwesterlies west of Vancouver Island will
develop this afternoon and prevail through the week.

As the ridge builds, strong northwest winds over the central waters
will increase to gale force this afternoon; strong northwest winds
over northern waters will increase to gale force this evening.

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