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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PST 28 November 2023

Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind variable 5 to 15 knots becoming south 15 early Wednesday morning then increasing to southerly 15 to 25 late Wednesday morning. Wind increasing to southerly 25 to 35 early Wednesday afternoon then veering to westerly 25 to 35 early Wednesday evening.

Showers this evening. Rain Wednesday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 28 November 2023
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 2 metres building to 2 to 3 near noon Wednesday and to 3 to 4 Wednesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:14 PM PST 28 November 2023
Thursday Wind northwest 25 knots diminishing to west 15 in the morning then increasing to southwest 25 late in the day.
Friday Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots veering to northwest 25 to 35.
Saturday Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming southwest 30.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 9:30 PM PST 28 November 2023

'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 28 November 2023 Tonight and Wednesday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight quasi-stationary ridge located over
BC interior.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday cold front located west of Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PST Wednesday frontal system located on a line
north-south over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:27 PM PST 28 November 2023 An approaching cold front will move into Bowie Wednesday morning and
lie north-south over Haida Gwaii late Wednesday evening. Winds will
rise to gale force southerlies ahead of the front and shift to strong
to gale force westerlies behind it.

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