Howe Sound
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 16 May 2024
Today Tonight and Friday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind southerly inflow 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light this evening then increasing to northerly outflow 10 to 20 late overnight. Wind diminishing to light Friday morning then increasing to southerly inflow 15 to 25 Friday afternoon. Wind diminishing to light Friday evening.
Showers ending after midnight. Showers Friday evening.
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Strong wind warning in effect
Howe Sound
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 16 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 10:30 AM PDT 16 May 2024 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located off Bowie.By 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday weakening ridge located on a line
north-south over Bowie.
At 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday weakening trough located over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:23 AM PDT 16 May 2024 A ridge of high pressure will build over the offshore waters today.Moderate to strong westerlies off Haida Gwaii and West Vancouver
Island will increase to strong to gale force northwest this
afternoon. The northwest gales will gradually spread to Georgia
strait this evening and ease Friday morning.
Additionally, strong westerly winds through Juan de Fuca Strait will
increase again to gale force late this afternoon and ease Friday
morning.
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