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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 28 March 2024

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northeast 20 to 30 knots except northeast 35 over southern sections tonight. Wind northeast 20 to 30 Friday.

Showers ending this evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 28 March 2024
Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 near noon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 28 March 2024
Saturday Wind north 15 to 25 knots backing to northwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind west 10 to 20 knots.
Monday Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 28 March 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 28 March 2024 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today quasi-stationary low 990 mb located over
southern Explorer.

By 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday approaching ridge located northwest
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:56 AM PDT 28 March 2024 An offshore low will be quasi-stationary over Southern Explorer today
and tonight. The low will generate strong to gale force southeasterly
winds over the waters west of Vancouver Island and in the inner South
Coast today and tonight.

With an unstable airmass over the southern waters, there is a risk of
isolated thunderstorms and waterspouts today.

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