West Coast Vancouver Island South
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PST 10 November 2024
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots increasing to southeast 30 to 40 this morning then diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 near midnight. Wind veering to west 20 to 30 Monday evening.
Showers changing to rain near noon then to showers overnight with a risk of thunderstorms. Fog patches dissipating early this morning.
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Gale warning in effect
West Coast Vancouver Island South
Issued 04:00 AM PST 10 November 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 PST 10 November 2024 Today Tonight and Monday At 4:00 a.m. PST today frontal system located over central Bowie.By 10:00 a.m. PST today frontal system located on a line north-south
over Cape St. James.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight weakening frontal system located on a
line north-south over Tofino.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:28 AM PST 10 November 2024 A frontal system moving across Bowie early this morning will approachthe North Coast this afternoon.
Gale to storm force southeasterlies over the offshore waters will
spread to all of the north and central waters this morning.
By this afternoon, the front will approach the north and central
coasts, bringing gale force southeasterlies to the area and localized
storm force winds to the headlands of West Coast Vancouver Island
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- Haro Strait
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