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Explorer - northwestern half

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 01 November 2024

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northerly 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 15 early this evening then increasing to westerly 15 to 25 late this evening. Wind backing to southwest 20 to 30 late overnight except northwest 30 to 40 over western sections. Wind becoming northwest 30 to 40 Saturday morning then diminishing to northwest 20 to 30 Saturday evening.

Showers ending this evening with a risk of thunderstorms. Rain overnight and Saturday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 November 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 4 near noon Saturday and to 5 to 7 Saturday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 01 November 2024
Sunday Wind westerly 15 to 25 knots becoming west 10 to 20 in the morning then increasing to south 20 to 30 late in the day.
Monday Wind southwest 45 to 60 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25.
Tuesday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots increasing to southwest 25 to 35.

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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 10:30 AM PDT 01 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 10:30 AM PDT 1 November 2024 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today dissipating low 999 mb located over
southeastern Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today ridge located over Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday weakening ridge located over southern
Explorer.

At midnight PDT tonight frontal system located west of the offshore
waters.
By 11:00 a.m. PDT Saturday frontal system located over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:23 AM PDT 1 November 2024 A frontal system this evening will approach the offshore waters.
Ahead of the frontal system southeasterly gales will develop. The
southeasterly gales will ease to strong through Saturday morning.

Behind the frontal system west to northwesterly gales will develop
over the offshore waters through Saturday morning. The northwesterly
gales will push into central and southern waters through Saturday
afternoon.

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