Hecate Strait
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 06 March 2021
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots increasing to southeast 35 to 45 late this afternoon then diminishing to southeast 20 late overnight. Wind increasing to southeast 20 to 30 Sunday morning.
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Hecate Strait - northern half
Hecate Strait - southern half
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Gale warning in effect
Hecate Strait
Issued 10:30 AM PST 06 March 2021'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 10:30 AM PST 6 March 2021 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:30 a.m. PST today dissipating trough located over the LowerMainland.
At 10:30 a.m. PST today frontal system located over Bowie.
By 6:00 p.m. PST tonight frontal system located over Haida Gwaii
extending southward.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:19 AM PST 6 March 2021 A front currently over the offshore waters will reach Haida Gwaiilate this afternoon.
Southeast gales have developed over the offshore waters. The winds
will then spread across most marine waters this afternoon as the
front approaches.
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- Bowie - southern half
- Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island
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