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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 09:30 PM PDT 20 April 2026

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind north 25 knots increasing to north 25 to 35 late overnight. Wind north 25 to 35 Tuesday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 20 April 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 near midnight and to 3 to 5 Tuesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 20 April 2026
Wednesday Wind northwest 35 knots.
Thursday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots.
Friday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots.

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

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 20 April 2026

'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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 20 April 2026 Tonight and Tuesday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight building ridge located northwest of Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday quasi-stationary ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight low located off Tofino.
By 1:00 p.m. PDT Tuesday dissipating low located over southern
Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:10 PM PDT 20 April 2026 A ridge of high pressure will build over the northern waters tonight.
Strong to gale force northerly winds will continue to strengthen over
the central waters tonight. These gales will spread into southern
waters Tuesday night.

Gale force westerly winds will also develop over Central and Eastern
Juan de Fuca Strait Tuesday evening.

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