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West Coast Vancouver Island North

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 March 2024

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northerly 15 to 25 this morning then becoming northerly 10 to 20 late overnight except southeast 10 to 20 south of the Brooks Peninsula Wednesday morning and afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 10 to 20 Wednesday evening.

Showers Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 March 2024
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 this afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 March 2024
Thursday Wind east 5 to 15 knots.
Friday Wind northeast 5 to 15 knots increasing to north 15 to 25.
Saturday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 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 4:00 AM PDT 19 March 2024 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary high located west of Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary low located over western
Vancouver Island.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:47 AM PDT 19 March 2024 Gale force northwesterlies have developed over West Vancouver Island
north and will persist near 35 knots for a few more hours this
morning before easing.

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