Dixon Entrance West - east of Langara
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Issued 04:00 PM PST 07 February 2023
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northerly 15 to 25 knots backing to westerly 20 to 30 early this evening then diminishing to west 15 late overnight. Wind backing to south 15 early Wednesday morning then increasing to southeast 25 to 35 early Wednesday afternoon.
Scattered showers ending near midnight. Rain Wednesday afternoon and evening. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.
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Gale warning in effect
Dixon Entrance West - east of Langara
Issued 5:23 PM PST 07 February 2023'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
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Issued 4:00 PM PST 7 February 2023 Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 p.m. PST today low 1002 mb located over northern HecateStrait.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday frontal system located west of the
offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Wednesday frontal system located over Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:36 PM PST 7 February 2023 A 1002 millibar low will approach the mainland North Coast thisevening. Local storm force westerlies can be expected
South of the low. Gale force outflow can be expected near midday
Near Portland Inlet. Winds will ease to moderate to strong
Westerlies in the wake of the low tonight.
A new Pacific front will approach the coast on Wednesday. The front
will bring widespread gale to storm force southeasterlies to
Offshore waters on Wednesday morning and then to all northern and
central waters by Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening.
Hurricane force southeasterlies will develop over Northern Vancouver
Island late Wednesday evening.
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