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Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 07 October 2024

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 35 knots diminishing to southeast 25 late this morning then veering to southwest 25 near midnight. Wind backing to south 15 to 20 Tuesday morning.

Rain changing to showers this evening. Risk of thunderstorms overnight and Tuesday. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 07 October 2024
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 early this morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 07 October 2024
Wednesday Wind southwest 15 knots.
Thursday Wind southeast 10 to 15 knots.
Friday Wind southeast 20 knots increasing to southeast 30.

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Gale warning in effect

Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 07 October 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 PDT 7 October 2024 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today weakening frontal system located over the
Central Coast extending southward.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight weakening frontal system located on a
line northeast-southwest over central Vancouver Island.

At 7:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday low located over northwestern Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT Tuesday low located near the Alaska panhandle.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:48 AM PDT 7 October 2024 A frontal system extending southwards from the Central Coast will
gradually weaken as it slowly moves to lie over Central Vancouver
Island this evening. Ahead of the front, gale force southeasterlies
will also weaken as the front progresses. Behind the front, winds
shift to moderate westerlies.

A low pressure centre over the Gulf of Alaska will approach
Northwestern Bowie tonight and move towards the Alaska Panhandle on
Tuesday. Moderate to strong southerlies are expected over most
northern waters except for Northern Bowie where gale force
southwesterlies are forecast Tuesday morning.

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