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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 12 October 2024

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind south 25 to 35 knots becoming southerly 20 to 30 Sunday morning.

Showers changing to rain this evening then to showers near noon Sunday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 12 October 2024
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 3 to 4 metres building to 4 to 6 Sunday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 12 October 2024
Monday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots becoming southwest 15 to 25 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots increasing to northwest 25 to 35.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Middle Nomad - 46004 South Nomad - 46036 Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 South Moresby - 46147 Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 North Hecate Strait - 46183 North Nomad - 46184 South Hecate Strait - 46185 West Sea Otter - 46204 West Dixon Entrance - 46205 East Dellwood - 46207 West Moresby - 46208 Sartine Island Cape St.James Kindakun Rocks Langara Island Masset Municipal Airport Rose Spit Sandspit Airport Bella Bella Airport Bella Coola Airport Bonilla Island Cathedral Point Cumshewa Island Grey Islet Holland Rock Lucy Islands Lightstation Prince Rupert Airport
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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 12 October 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 12 October 2024 Today Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located over BC interior.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today weakening ridge located over BC interior.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today frontal system located west of Haida Gwaii.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today frontal system located on a line north-south
over Hecate Strait.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:35 AM PDT 12 October 2024 A frontal system located over Bowie early this morning will track
across Haida Gwaii reaching Hecate Strait this afternoon. Ahead of
the front, gale to storm force southeast winds are forecast over the
northern and central waters. Gale force northeasterly outflow winds
are also expected near the mainland inlets of the north and central
coasts this morning.

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