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Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 April 2024

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind variable 5 to 15 knots except northeast 30 near the mainland inlets this morning and southeast 10 to 20 over southern sections today and this evening. Wind becoming easterly 15 to 25 near midnight then increasing to southeast 25 to 35 Saturday morning. Wind becoming southeast 20 to 30 Saturday afternoon.

Showers Saturday late in the day.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 April 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 1 metre building to 1 to 2 Saturday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 April 2024
Sunday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots becoming west 20 to 30 in the morning then diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Monday Wind light.
Tuesday Wind light becoming south 5 to 15 knots.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Middle Nomad - 46004 South Nomad - 46036 Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 South Moresby - 46147 Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 North Hecate Strait - 46183 North Nomad - 46184 South Hecate Strait - 46185 West Sea Otter - 46204 West Dixon Entrance - 46205 East Dellwood - 46207 West Moresby - 46208 Sartine Island Cape St.James Kindakun Rocks Langara Island Masset Municipal Airport Rose Spit Sandspit Airport Bella Bella Airport Bella Coola Airport Bonilla Island Cathedral Point Cumshewa Island Grey Islet Holland Rock Lucy Islands Lightstation Prince Rupert Airport
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Gale warning in effect

Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 19 April 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 AM PDT 19 April 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary trough located off Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight approaching low located southwest of
Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:50 AM PDT 19 April 2024 A ridge of high pressure is driving strong coastal outflow winds
through the period.

An area of low pressure is forecast to approach Explorer overnight
tonight and lead to strong to gale force southeasterly winds
developing westwards of Vancouver Island on Saturday. Strong to gale
force winds will likely spread into central waters later Saturday as
the area of low pressure heads towards the northern tip of Vancouver
Island.

Gale force northwesterly winds are expected in the wake of this
system later on Saturday.

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