Esquimalt Harbour and approaches.

Forecast valid for the next 24 hours with an outlook for the

following 24 hours.

The approaches to Esquimalt are defined as the triangular area

bounded by Race Rocks, Trial Island and Esquimalt Harbour.

In the Harbour.

Wind warning in effect.

Wind light becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots this morning and

rising to 20 to 30 with gusts to 35 knots this afternoon. Winds

easing to westerly 15 this evening and to light overnight.

Outlook...winds rising to moderate westerly then easing to light.

In the approaches.

Gale Warning in effect.

Wind southerly 10 to 15 knots increasing to westerly 15 to 25 this

morning and to westerly 30 to gales 40 this afternoon. Winds

easing to westerly 25 this evening and to 15 overnight.

Outlook...winds rising to strong westerly then easing to moderate.

Weather.

Rain ending this morning then clearing. Cloudy periods tonight.

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