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Haro Strait

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 December 2024

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northeast 15 knots diminishing to light this morning then increasing to southeast 10 to 15 near midnight. Wind increasing to southeast 15 to 25 late overnight and to southeast 30 to 35 Friday afternoon.

Rain this afternoon tonight and Friday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 December 2024
Saturday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots diminishing to southeast 10 to 20 in the morning then increasing to southwest 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind southwest 5 to 15 knots backing to southeast 5 to 15.
Monday Wind northeast 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30.

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Gale warning in effect

Haro Strait

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 December 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 12 December 2024 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PST today departing trough located from the North
Coast to the Central Coast then to Cape Scott.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday low located west of Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PST Friday low located over southern Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:46 AM PST 12 December 2024 Strong to gale force westerly to northwesterly winds over the
offshore waters will ease this morning as a trough departs.

A low will approach Explorer on Friday bringing gale to storm force
southeast winds west of Vancouver Island and strong to gale force
southeast winds to the inner south coastal waters.

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