West Coast Vancouver Island North
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Issued 09:30 PM PDT 25 May 2022
Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 5 to 15 knots backing to southeast 5 to 15 late overnight then increasing to southeast 20 to 30 near noon Thursday. Wind becoming southeast 30 early Thursday evening except southeast 35 near the headlands.
Periods of rain Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island North
Issued 9:30 PM PDT 25 May 2022'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.
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Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 9:30 PM PDT 25 May 2022 Tonight and Thursday At 11:00 a.m. PDT Thursday low located west of Explorer.By 10:30 p.m. PDT Thursday low located over western Explorer.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 9:24 PM PDT 25 May 2022 The next low that will move through BC waters starts approachingSouthwest Explorer Thursday morning. Southeast gales near the
headlands of Vancouver Island and southwest marginal gales over
Southern Explorer are expected late Thursday.
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- Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island
- Explorer - northwestern half
- Explorer - southeastern half
- Haro Strait
- Hecate Strait - southern half
- Howe Sound
- Johnstone Strait
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- Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance
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- Queen Charlotte Sound - eastern half
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- West Coast Haida Gwaii - southern half
- West Coast Vancouver Island North
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