Hecate Strait
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 02 May 2024
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind light increasing to southeast 10 to 20 knots this evening then becoming southeast 15 to 25 late overnight. Wind increasing to southeast 25 to 35 Friday morning except southeast 15 to 25 near the mainland coast. Wind becoming southeast 15 to 25 Friday evening except southeast 10 to 20 near the mainland coast.
Periods of rain Friday.
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Warnings
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Gale warning in effect
Hecate Strait
Issued 10:30 AM PDT 02 May 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 10:30 AM PDT 2 May 2024 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today trough located west of Bowie.By 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday weakening trough located on a line
northwest-southeast over Queen Charlotte Sound.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:20 AM PDT 2 May 2024 An approaching trough of low pressure will track across the offshorewaters tonight and weaken over Queen Charlotte Sound Friday
afternoon. Ahead of the trough, southeast gales are developing over
Bowie this morning and will then spread to northern and central
waters overnight into Friday morning. In its wake, winds will shift
to moderate to strong westerly.
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