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West Coast Vancouver Island North

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Marine Forecast

Issued 05:28 PM PDT 18 March 2024

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northerly 15 to 25 early Tuesday morning then becoming northerly 10 to 20 Tuesday evening except southeast 10 to 20 south of the Brooks Peninsula.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 March 2024
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 1 to 2 near noon Tuesday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 18 March 2024
Wednesday Wind variable 15 to 25 knots becoming west 20 in the afternoon.
Thursday Wind northwest 15 knots becoming variable 5 to 15.
Friday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots.

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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

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 5:28 PM PDT 18 March 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 PM PDT 18 March 2024 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today weakening ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over Haida Gwaii.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today high located west of Bowie.

At 4:30 a.m. PDT Tuesday disturbance located over the Alaska
panhandle.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 5:28 PM PDT 18 March 2024 Gale force northwesterlies have developed over West Vancouver Island
north and will persist near 35 knots until Tuesday morning.

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