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Explorer - southeastern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northerly 25 to 35 knots except variable 15 to 25 over eastern sections. Wind diminishing to easterly 10 to 20 this morning then backing to northerly 10 to 20 late this afternoon. Wind increasing to northwest 20 to 30 near midnight then becoming northwest 25 to 35 Saturday evening.

Showers ending near noon.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 3 metres subsiding to 2 near noon then building to 2 to 3 Saturday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024
Sunday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots.
Monday Wind southwest 20 to 30 knots.
Tuesday Wind southwest 20 to 30 knots becoming west 25 to 35.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - southeastern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024

'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 or Weatheradio stations.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PDT 29 March 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today departing low 1000 mb located south of
Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located northwest of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:35 AM PDT 29 March 2024 A ridge of high pressure will build over the offshore waters Saturday
afternoon. The ridge will produce strong to gale force northwesterly
winds along West Vancouver Island and Southern Explorer Saturday
evening.

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