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Issued 09:30 PM PDT 14 October 2026

Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind south 25 to 35 knots increasing to south 35 to 45 Thursday morning.

Periods of rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 October 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 5 late overnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 October 2026
Friday Wind south 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southwest 25 in the morning.
Saturday Wind west 20 to 30 knots backing to south 20 to 30 late in the day.
Sunday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Masset Municipal Airport North Hecate Strait - 46183 North Nomad - 46184 South Hecate Strait - 46185 West Sea Otter - 46204 Sartine Island West Dixon Entrance - 46205 East Dellwood - 46207 West Moresby - 46208 Cape St.James Kindakun Rocks Langara Island Middle Nomad - 46004 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 Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 South Nomad - 46036 South Moresby - 46147
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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 14 October 2026

'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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 14 October 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight intensifying frontal system located west
of the offshore waters.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Thursday frontal system located on a line
north-south over western Bowie.

At 2:00 p.m. PDT Thursday frontal system located over Haida Gwaii
extending southwestward.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday departing frontal system located over
Hecate Strait.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:22 PM PDT 14 October 2026 A strong frontal system will approach Bowie tonight. Gale to storm
force southeasterlies over Bowie will spread across the northern and
central waters overnight and Thursday morning.

The front will stall off the west coast of Haida Gwaii Thursday
afternoon and evening before moving inland early Friday morning.
Gale to storm force southeasterlies ahead of the front will ease to
moderate to strong westerlies in its wake.

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