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Howe Sound

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Issued 10:30 AM PDT 25 October 2026

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northerly outflow 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northerly outflow 15 to 25 near noon then increasing to northerly outflow 25 to 35 near midnight. Wind diminishing to northerly outflow 10 to 20 Monday morning then becoming southerly inflow 10 to 15 near noon Monday. Wind diminishing to light Monday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 25 October 2026
Tuesday Wind light becoming southerly inflow 10 knots in the morning.
Wednesday Wind northerly outflow 10 knots increasing to northerly outflow 20.
Thursday Wind northerly outflow 25 to 35 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 25 October 2026

'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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 25 October 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today low 1006 mb located over southern Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight weakening low 1010 mb located south
of Explorer.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located over northern
BC interior.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:22 AM PDT 25 October 2026 A low pressure centre is bringing gale force northeasterlies and
southeasterlies to Explorer, West Vancouver Island, and eastern
sections of Juan de Fuca Strait. As the low continues to move south
this afternoon, winds will gradually ease. Over Explorer, there is
also a risk of isolated thunderstorms near the low centre.

Strong to gale force outflow winds will continue through Major
mainland inlets as a ridge builds over Interior British Columbia.

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