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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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 prevailtoday 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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