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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 16 July 2025

Tonight and Thursday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 20 knots increasing to west 20 to 30 this evening then diminishing to northwest 15 to 20 Thursday morning. Wind backing to west 20 to 25 Thursday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 16 July 2025
Friday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 10 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest 10.
Sunday Wind northwest 10 to 15 knots diminishing to light.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 16 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 4:00 PM PDT 16 July 2025 Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:47 PM PDT 16 July 2025 A ridge of high pressure offshore will remain quasistationary this
week. Gale force northwesterlies over central and northern waters
will prevail into Thursday, and the gale force northwesterlies west
of Vancouver Island will continue into Friday evening.

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