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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 04:00 AM PST 26 January 2020

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 30 to 40 knots diminishing to west 20 to 30 early this evening then backing to south 20 to 30 overnight. Wind increasing to easterly 30 to 40 Monday afternoon.

Periods of rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 26 January 2020
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 4 to 6 metres subsiding to 3 overnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 26 January 2020
Tuesday Wind variable 30 to 40 knots diminishing to southwest 20 to 30 in the morning then increasing to southeast 30 to 40 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Wind southwest 30 to 40 knots backing to southeast 35 to 45 late in the day.
Thursday Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots becoming westerly 30 to 40.

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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

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 04:00 AM PST 26 January 2020

'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 4:00 AM PST 26 January 2020 Today Tonight and Monday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low 994 mb located over southern Explorer.
By 8:00 a.m. PST today low 995 mb located over northern Vancouver
Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located west of Bowie.
By 10:00 p.m. PST tonight departing low located north of Haida
Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:51 AM PST 26 January 2020 A trough of low pressure is moving through northern waters, bringing
gale force southerly winds to the region.

A deepening area of low pressure approaching from the south, will
cross Vancouver Island this morning. Strong to gale force winds
In the vicinity of this low are expected with marginal southerly
storm force winds over the North Strait of Georgia early Sunday
morning.

Another low pressure system will track through the northern waters on
Sunday. Ahead of the low, strong to gale force southerly winds will
develop over most northern waters. Winds will become strong to gale
force westerlies in its wake.

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