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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 13 October 2024

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southerly 25 to 35 knots becoming south 20 to 30 this evening then veering to westerly 15 to 25 late overnight. Wind becoming westerly 10 to 20 Monday morning.

Showers changing to rain early this morning then to showers Monday morning.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 13 October 2024
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 3 metres building to 3 to 5 this afternoon then subsiding to 4 near noon Monday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 13 October 2024
Tuesday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots increasing to southwest 20 to 30 in the morning then diminishing to southwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Wind westerly 20 to 30 knots.
Thursday Wind northwest 20 to 25 knots backing to westerly 10 to 20 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - southeastern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 13 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 13 October 2024 Today Tonight and Monday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today frontal system located from the North Coast
to the Central Coast.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Monday frontal system located over the Central
Coast to Vancouver Island.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:55 AM PDT 13 October 2024 A frontal system currently will continue to move into the central
waters today.

Gale to storm force southeasterlies will persist over the central
waters and down into West Coast Vancouver Island North today.

The central waters will likely see the winds weaken by late
afternoon. For West Coast Vancouver Island North, an extended period
of strong winds will continue until later tonight.

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