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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 10:30 AM PDT 15 May 2026

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 this evening then becoming northwest 15 Saturday morning.

Scattered showers ending Saturday afternoon.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 15 May 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 this afternoon then subsiding to 2 to 3 Saturday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 15 May 2026
Sunday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots becoming southwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Monday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots veering to northwest 15.
Tuesday Wind northwest 15 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 10:30 AM PDT 15 May 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 10:30 AM PDT 15 May 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today trough located over Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today trough located over the South Coast.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 10:30 a.m. PDT Saturday ridge located on a line north-south
over Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT Saturday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:20 AM PDT 15 May 2026 A trough is moving through Explorer this afternoon. This will
generate northwesterly gale force winds in southwestern sections of
Explorer. Winds will ease overnight as the trough leaves Explorer.

In addition, this trough will create conditions favourable for the
development of waterspouts across the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound
and west coast Vancouver Island from this afternoon to Saturday
morning.

A transient ridge of high pressure builds over the offshore waters on
Saturday. As the ridge moves closer to the coast, gale force
westerlies will develop through Juan de Fuca Strait Saturday
afternoon. These winds will ease to strong westerlies Saturday
overnight.

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