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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024

Tonight and Friday.

Wind westerly 20 to 30 knots except east 15 to 25 over northern sections. Wind becoming northwest 20 this evening except east 20 over northern sections. Wind becoming northerly 15 to 25 early Friday morning then becoming northwest 15 Friday evening.

Showers with a risk of thunderstorms.

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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024
Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 3 to 5 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 late overnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024
Saturday Wind west 15 to 25 knots increasing to northwest 30 to 40 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind westerly 15 to 25 knots backing to south 15 to 25.
Monday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots increasing to westerly 60 to 75 late in the day.

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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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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 31 October 2024 Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today low 999 mb located over Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday dissipating low 1002 mb located near the
West Entrance of Juan de Fuca Strait.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday approaching ridge located west of the
offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:26 PM PDT 31 October 2024 A low pressure system over Explorer will slowly track toward
Vancouver Island tonight and reach the west entrance of Juan de Fuca
strait by Friday afternoon.

Southeasterly strong to gale force winds ahead of the system will
persist over the central and southern waters tonight. These winds
will gradually ease overnight into Friday morning as the low weakens.

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