Explorer - southeastern half

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Issued 09:30 PM PST 21 January 2019

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southerly 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southwest 20 to 30 late overnight then becoming southwest 25 to 35 near noon Tuesday.

Rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 21 January 2019
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 3 to 5 metres except 2 over southeastern sections. Seas subsiding to 3 to 4 near midnight then building to 4 to 6 Tuesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 21 January 2019
Wednesday Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 in the afternoon and to light late in the day.
Thursday Wind light increasing to southwest 15 to 25 knots.
Friday Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - southeastern half

Issued 9:30 PM PST 21 January 2019

'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 9:30 PM PST 21 January 2019 Tonight and Tuesday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight departing ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over the Lower Mainland.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 988 mb located north of Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday weakening low 996 mb located near the
Alaska panhandle.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:20 PM PST 21 January 2019 A low pressure centre north of Bowie this evening will slowly move
toward the Alaskan Panhandle tonight.

Gale to storm force southeast winds have spread across the northern
and central waters as well as Northern Explorer. These winds will
spread toward the mainland and strengthen this evening while areas
behind the system become strong to gale force westerly.

Strong to gale force southeast winds will develop over the southern
waters tonight.

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