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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 15 to 20 knots backing to south 25 early this morning then increasing to southeast 25 to 35 near noon. Wind becoming southwest 25 early this evening except northwest 15 over northern sections Sunday.

Rain beginning early this morning changing to showers this evening and ending Sunday afternoon.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 3 to 5 metres subsiding to 3 near midnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025
Monday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest 10 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind northeast 20 knots.
Wednesday Wind southeast 25 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025

'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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today building ridge located over Explorer.
By 11:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located over central Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today trough located over the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today trough located west of Haida Gwaii.

At 2:00 p.m. PDT Sunday low located over northern Explorer.
By 8:00 p.m. PDT Sunday low located over the North Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:45 AM PDT 22 March 2025 A developing front over the offshore waters will arrive this
afternoon bringing southeast gales from Haida Gwaii and the North
Coast through the central waters to Explorer region. Gales will
increase to storm force near the headlands of Vancouver Island
This evening. As the front sweeps onto the South Coast it will
Bring gales to some inner straits overnight and early Sunday morning.
Winds will diminish late Sunday night.

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