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Hecate Strait - southern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 January 2025

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southerly 10 to 15 knots backing to southeast 15 to 20 late this afternoon then increasing to southeast 20 to 30 after midnight. Wind increasing to southeast 30 to 40 near noon Monday.

Periods of rain overnight and Monday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 January 2025
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 Monday morning and to 3 to 4 Monday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 January 2025
Tuesday Wind south 30 to 40 knots diminishing to variable 15 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Wind southeast 35 knots veering to south 45.
Thursday Wind northwest 25 knots.

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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 - southern half

Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 January 2025

'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 PST 12 January 2025 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PST today frontal system located west of Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight frontal system located near Haida Gwaii.

By 4:00 a.m. PST Monday approaching frontal system located west
of the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:16 AM PST 12 January 2025 A frontal system will approach Bowie this morning, spreading gales
across northern waters through the day. Gales will weaken tonight,
then re-intensify on Monday morning as another frontal system
approaches from the west.

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