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Hecate Strait - northern half

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Issued 04:00 AM PST 02 December 2024

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind south 35 to 45 knots diminishing to south 25 to 35 early this evening then backing to southeast 30 to 40 overnight. Wind southeast 30 to 40 Tuesday.

Rain. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 02 December 2024
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 this afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 02 December 2024
Wednesday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots.
Thursday Wind south 25 to 35 knots.
Friday Wind southeast 45 knots veering to southwest 40 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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Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - northern half

Issued 04:00 AM PST 02 December 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PST 2 December 2024 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today approaching cold front located west of
Haida Gwaii.

At 1:00 p.m. PST today cold front located over the Central Coast.

At 10:30 a.m. PST today warm front located southwest of the
offshore waters.
By 10:00 p.m. PST tonight warm front located over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:46 AM PST 2 December 2024 Southerly gales over the northern and central waters will prevail
today and Tuesday as two frontal systems cross through.

Winds will rise to storm force southerlies over Dixon Entrance East
this morning then fall to gales this afternoon.

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