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Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 28 November 2023

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 knots veering to northwest 15 early this morning then becoming variable 5 to 15 near noon. Wind becoming northeast 5 to 15 early this evening then becoming light late overnight. Wind increasing to southerly 10 to 15 Wednesday morning and to south 20 near noon Wednesday. Wind increasing to southeast 25 to 35 Wednesday afternoon.

Showers.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 28 November 2023
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 near midnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 28 November 2023
Thursday Wind south 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 in the morning and to light in the afternoon.
Friday Wind south 30 knots.
Saturday Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots veering to northwest 25 to 35.

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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

Issued 04:00 AM 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 4:00 AM PST 28 November 2023 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today frontal system located on a line
northeast-southwest over Haida Gwaii.
By 10:30 a.m. PST today dissipating frontal system located over
Queen Charlotte Sound.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:53 AM PST 28 November 2023 An approaching front will bring strong to gale force southerly winds
to Bowie on Wednesday morning. Winds will rise to strong to gale
force southerly over the northern and central waters on Wednesday
afternoon as the front moves eastward.

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