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Haro Strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 28 March 2024

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southeast 15 to 25 early this evening and to light early Friday morning.

Scattered showers ending Friday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 28 March 2024
Saturday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots.
Sunday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming light.
Monday Wind west 10 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Haro Strait

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 28 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 28 March 2024 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today low 990 mb located over southern Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday departing low 1000 mb located south of
Explorer.

By 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday approaching ridge located northwest
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:25 AM PDT 28 March 2024 An offshore low will be quasi-stationary over Southern Explorer today
and tonight. The low will generate strong to gale force southeasterly
winds over the waters west of Vancouver Island and in the inner South
Coast near Southern Vancouver Island for today and tonight.

With an unstable airmass over the southern waters, there is a risk of
isolated thunderstorms and waterspouts today.

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