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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 11 October 2024

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots becoming southeast 25 to 35 this afternoon. Wind southeast 25 to 35 tonight. Wind south 25 to 35 Saturday.

Showers beginning this evening changing to rain Saturday evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 11 October 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 2 metres building to 2 to 3 early this morning and to 3 to 4 this afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 11 October 2024
Sunday Wind south 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 in the morning then becoming southwest 10 to 20 late in the day.
Monday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots becoming southwest 15 to 25.
Tuesday Wind southwest 20 to 30 knots diminishing to southwest 10 to 20.

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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 10:30 AM PDT 11 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 10:30 AM PDT 11 October 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today ridge located over BC interior.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Saturday weakening ridge located over BC interior.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today frontal system located west of Bowie.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Saturday frontal system located on a line
north-south over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:34 AM PDT 11 October 2024 An approaching frontal system will track across Bowie tonight and
stall over the mainland North Coast on Saturday. Ahead of the front,
southeast gale to storm force winds will develop over Bowie this
morning and then spread towards the North Coast tonight.

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