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Hecate Strait - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 09 December 2024

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots becoming southeast 25 to 35 late overnight. Wind southeast 25 to 35 Tuesday.

Periods of drizzle changing to showers this evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 09 December 2024
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 1 to 2 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 09 December 2024
Wednesday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots.
Thursday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots diminishing to south 15 to 25.
Friday Wind west 25 knots diminishing to southwest 10 late in the day.

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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - northern half

Issued 4:00 PM PST 09 December 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 9 December 2024 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today quasi-stationary frontal system located
over western Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:32 PM PST 9 December 2024 A frontal system over Bowie will stall tonight through Tuesday.
Strong to gale force southeasterlies over the offshore and
Northern waters will spread to the central waters on Tuesday.

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