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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 10:30 AM PDT 22 July 2026

Today Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind north 20 to 30 knots becoming north 25 to 35 this afternoon then becoming north 20 to 30 late overnight. Wind north 20 to 30 Thursday.

Periods of drizzle Thursday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 July 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 2 metres building to 3 this morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 July 2026
Friday Wind north 20 knots.
Saturday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots.
Sunday Wind westerly 15 knots backing to southerly 15 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 22 July 2026

'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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 22 July 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today ridge located off Bowie.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Thursday quasi-stationary ridge located on a
line northeast-southwest over Bowie.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today trough located south of Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Thursday trough located over southeastern Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:26 AM PDT 22 July 2026 Ahead of a ridge of high pressure, strong to gale force northwesterly
winds over northern waters will spread to central waters and
Johnstone Strait today and then gradually end Thursday.

An upper low south of Explorer will bring a slight risk of
thunderstorms to the waters in the vicinity of Southern Vancouver
Island overnight and Thursday morning.

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