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Hecate Strait - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 03 December 2024

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southeast 25 to 35 this morning then increasing to southeast 35 to 45 Wednesday afternoon.

Rain. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 03 December 2024
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 Wednesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 03 December 2024
Thursday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots diminishing to south 15 to 25 in the morning then increasing to southeast 35 to 45 late in the day.
Friday Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southeast 20.
Saturday Wind west 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 late in the day.

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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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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - northern half

Issued 04:00 AM PST 03 December 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 PST 3 December 2024 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today warm front located over Haida Gwaii.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today cold front located west of Bowie.
By 7:00 p.m. PST tonight cold front located over Haida Gwaii.

At 10:00 a.m. PST Wednesday frontal system located west of Explorer.
By 7:00 p.m. PST Wednesday frontal system located on a line
north-south over the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:47 AM PST 3 December 2024 Southerly gales over the northern and central waters will prevail
today as a frontal system cross through.

Another front will move over the offshore waters Wednesday
Afternoon with gale force southeast winds developing ahead of the
front.

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