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Howe Sound

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 21 June 2025

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind light becoming southerly inflow 5 to 15 knots near noon except southwesterly inflow 20 over northern sections. Wind becoming light this evening then becoming southerly inflow 5 to 15 Sunday afternoon except southwesterly inflow 20 over northern sections. Wind diminishing to light Sunday evening.

Periods of rain ending this afternoon. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 21 June 2025
Monday Wind northerly outflow 5 to 15 knots becoming southerly inflow 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind northerly outflow 5 to 15 knots becoming southerly inflow 10 to 20.
Wednesday Wind northerly outflow 5 to 15 knots becoming southerly inflow 10 to 20.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 21 June 2025

'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 10:30 AM PDT 21 June 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday weakening ridge located on a line
north-south over western Bowie.

At 10:00 a.m. PDT Sunday trough located west of Bowie.
By 10:00 p.m. PDT Sunday trough located over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:27 AM PDT 21 June 2025 Northwesterly gales west of Vancouver Island have eased, but strong
northwest flow continues over many marine waters under the influence
of an offshore ridge.

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