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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 08 August 2022

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots except northwest 35 south of the Brooks Peninsula late this afternoon and this evening. Wind becoming north 15 to 25 early Tuesday morning.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 08 August 2022
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 2 to 3 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 08 August 2022
Wednesday Wind north 15 to 25 knots becoming southeast 20 to 25 in the morning then diminishing to southeast 15 late in the day.
Thursday Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots.
Friday Wind light.

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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 6:22 PM PDT 08 August 2022

'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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 8 August 2022 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over northern Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday ridge located west of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:36 PM PDT 8 August 2022 Ahead of a ridge of high pressure, strong to gale force northwesterly
winds will continue off West Vancouver Island this evening. Strong to
gale force northerlies will also prevail over the southeastern half
of Explorer this evening.

Winds will also rise to strong to gale force northwesterly over the
southern half of Hecate Strait early this evening.

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