Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
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Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 September 2024
Tonight and Sunday.
Waterspout watch in effect.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 becoming northwest 10 to 15 early this evening then increasing to northwest 15 to 20 Sunday evening.
Scattered thunderstorms changing to scattered showers early this evening and ending near midnight. Risk of waterspouts late this afternoon and this evening.
Extended Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 September 2024
Monday
Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to
northwest 5 to 15 late in the day.
Tuesday
Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming
southeast 10 to 20.
Wednesday
Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.
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Waterspout watch in effect
Strait of Georgia
Issued 10:27 AM PDT 14 September 2024 Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts.When: Today and tonight.
Where: Strait of Georgia, and Explorer.
Wind speeds inside the spray ring of a waterspout are 45 knots or higher. Vulnerable vessels are at risk of damage or capsizing. Mariners are urged to take all necessary precautions and prepare for the possibility of waterspout activity. Postpone voyage or seek safe harbour if possible. Waterspouts are generally short-lived in nature, typically lasting 20 minutes or less. Waterspouts sometimes appear as funnel clouds with swirling water visible near the surface.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Synopsis
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 PM PDT 14 September 2024 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshorewaters.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over northern Explorer.
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