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Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 July 2025

Tonight and Tuesday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots becoming northwest 15 to 25 near midnight. Wind northwest 15 to 25 Tuesday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 July 2025
Wednesday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 in the morning then increasing to northwest 15 to 25 in the afternoon.
Thursday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 5 to 15.
Friday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 14 July 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 4:00 PM PDT 14 July 2025 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located west of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:52 PM PDT 14 July 2025 A ridge of high pressure offshore will remain quasistationary this
week. Gale force northwesterlies west of Vancouver Island will
prevail through the week. Strong northwest winds over the north and
central waters will increase to gale force late Tuesday morning as
the ridge strengthens.

Strong to gale force northwesterly winds over Johnstone Strait will
diminish this evening and remain moderate to strong on Tuesday.

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