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Bowie - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 19 May 2026

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 knots becoming southwest 10 to 20 early this evening except west 5 to 10 over eastern sections. Wind becoming south 15 to 25 near midnight then increasing to south 25 to 35 early Wednesday morning. Wind diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 Wednesday afternoon.

Rain overnight and Wednesday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 May 2026
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 2 metres except 3 over northern sections Wednesday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 May 2026
Thursday Wind west 10 to 15 knots veering to northwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Friday Wind west 10 to 20 knots.
Saturday Wind west 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30.

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Gale warning in effect

Bowie - northern half

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 19 May 2026

'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

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 19 May 2026 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over northern Haida Gwaii.
By 5:00 p.m. PDT today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:24 AM PDT 19 May 2026 Northwesterly gales are expected to develop over Johnstone Strait and
West Vancouver Island late this afternoon and this evening.

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