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Queen Charlotte Strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 10 September 2026

Tonight and Friday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 10 to 15 this evening and to light late overnight. Wind light Friday.

Fog patches forming overnight and dissipating Friday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 10 September 2026
Saturday Wind northeasterly outflow 5 to 15 knots backing to northwest 5 to 15 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind light becoming northwest 5 to 15 knots late in the day.
Monday Wind light becoming northwest 5 to 15 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Queen Charlotte Strait

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 10 September 2026

'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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 10 September 2026 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of the
offshore waters.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday low 1012 mb located over Queen Charlotte
Sound.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday departing low located over southern
Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:34 PM PDT 10 September 2026 Strong to marginal gale force northwesterlies off the west coast of
Vancouver Island will gradually ease tonight.

There is a risk of waterspouts over Queen Charlotte Sound and
Explorer on Friday as a low moves southward.

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