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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 04:00 PM PST 21 November 2024

Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southeast 15 to 25 early this evening then increasing to northeast 30 to 40 late overnight. Wind backing to northwest 25 to 35 Friday evening.

Scattered showers ending Friday morning with a risk of thunderstorms. Scattered showers Friday late in the day.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 21 November 2024
Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 this evening then building to 3 to 5 Friday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 21 November 2024
Saturday Wind northerly 25 to 35 knots.
Sunday Wind northeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
Monday Wind northeasterly 20 to 30 knots diminishing to northeast 10 to 20.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 4:00 PM PST 21 November 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 PM PST 21 November 2024 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PST today departing low located west of the offshore
waters.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday deepening low 983 mb located south of
Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday storm 980 mb located off Vancouver Island.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:54 PM PST 21 November 2024 A low pressure centre located west of the offshore waters slowly
departs the region. In its wake, gale force easterlies over central
and northern waters will diminish this evening.

The next low moves up the Oregon and Washington coast tonight and
into Southern Explorer Friday morning. The low will lie west of
Vancouver Island Friday afternoon.

Gale to storm force southerly to southeasterly winds will develop
over southern waters ahead of the low, while northerly gales are
expected in its wake. Southeasterly gales will also spread into the
inner South Coast on Friday.

Additionally, strong to gale force outflow winds through mainland
inlets of the North and Central Coasts will strengthen to gale to
storm force on Friday.

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