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West Coast Vancouver Island South

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind easterly 20 to 30 knots diminishing to easterly 10 to 20 this morning then becoming variable 5 to 15 early this afternoon. Wind increasing to northwest 15 to 25 early this evening except light near the mouth of Juan de Fuca Strait overnight and Saturday morning. Wind increasing to northwest 25 to 35 near noon Saturday.

Showers ending this afternoon.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 3 metres subsiding to 2 late this morning then building to 2 to 3 Saturday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024
Sunday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots.
Monday Wind northwest 20 knots diminishing to northwest 10.
Tuesday Wind south 10 to 20 knots increasing to northwest 20 to 30.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island South

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024

'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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today departing low 1000 mb located south of
Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located northwest of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:35 AM PDT 29 March 2024 A ridge of high pressure will build over the offshore waters Saturday
afternoon. The ridge will produce strong to gale force northwesterly
winds along West Vancouver Island and Southern Explorer Saturday
evening.

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