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Haro Strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PST 12 December 2024

Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 10 to 15 knots increasing to southeast 15 to 25 late overnight and to southeast 30 to 35 late Friday afternoon.

Rain.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 12 December 2024
Saturday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots diminishing to southeast 10 to 20 in the morning then increasing to southwest 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind southwest 5 to 15 knots backing to southeast 5 to 15.
Monday Wind northeast 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30.

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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Haro Strait

Issued 9:30 PM PST 12 December 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 9:30 PM PST 12 December 2024 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday low located southwest of Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PST Friday deepening low 980 mb located over
southeastern Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:26 PM PST 12 December 2024 A low pressure system will approach exploreer on Friday and
Slowly move to the B.C. Interior on Saturday afternoon.

Over the southern and central waters, gale to storm force southeast
winds will develop ahead of the low and gale to storm force north
winds will develop behind the low. For the inner South Coast
Waters, gale force southeast winds will develop on Friday afternoon
and persist to Saturday afternoon.

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