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Haro Strait

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 17 May 2026

Today Tonight and Monday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwesterly 5 to 15 knots becoming light late this morning then becoming southwest 10 to 15 early this evening except southwest 25 over southern sections. Wind becoming southwest 5 to 15 Monday morning then becoming southwest 10 to 15 Monday afternoon except southwest 25 over southern sections.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 17 May 2026
Tuesday Wind southwest 10 to 15 knots diminishing to light in the morning then becoming southwest 10 to 15 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Wind light becoming southwest 5 to 15 knots late in the day.
Thursday Wind light increasing to southwest 10 to 20 knots late in the day.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Haro Strait

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 17 May 2026

'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 17 May 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located on a line north-south over
Haida Gwaii.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today ridge located from the North Coast to
Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today trough located west of Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight trough located on a line north-south
over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:14 AM PDT 17 May 2026 An incoming trough over northern waters will generate southeasterly
gales over Dixon Entrance East and northern sections of Hecate Strait
beginning this evening. Winds will weaken early Monday morning.

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