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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 13 November 2024

Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northwest 20 to 30 early Thursday morning and to northwest 10 to 20 Thursday evening.

Showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 13 November 2024
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 5 to 7 metres subsiding to 5 early Thursday morning and to 4 Thursday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 13 November 2024
Friday Wind west 15 to 20 knots backing to southwest 15 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind south 20 to 30 knots increasing to northwest 30 to 40 late in the day.
Sunday Wind northwest 30 to 40 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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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 4:00 PM PST 13 November 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 13 November 2024 Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 p.m. PST today departing frontal system located on a line
north-south over the Lower Mainland.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today weakening low 987 mb located east of
Haida Gwaii.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Thursday weakening low 996 mb located over the
North Coast.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Thursday approaching ridge located west of the
offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 4:05 PM PST 13 November 2024 A low pressure system over Haida Gwaii will gradually move eastwards
today and make landfall over the North Coast overnight.

Gale force northwesterly winds will continue to spread over the north
and central waters tonight then ease early Thursday morning.

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