Hecate Strait - southern half
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Issued 04:00 AM PST 19 January 2021
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots diminishing to westerly 25 early this morning and to westerly 15 near noon. Wind diminishing to light near midnight then becoming north 15 Wednesday afternoon.
Rain changing to showers this morning and ending this evening.
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Gale warning in effect
Hecate Strait - southern half
Issued 04:00 AM PST 19 January 2021'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 PST 19 January 2021 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today weakening frontal system located from HecateStrait to Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today dissipating frontal system located on a
line northeast-southwest over central Vancouver Island.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:37 AM PST 19 January 2021 A frontal system over the Central Coast will weaken as it trackssouthwards across Vancouver Island today. Ahead of the front, strong
to gale force southeasterlies over central waters will shift to
moderate to strong westerly in its wake.
Over northern waters, strong to gale force westerlies will ease this
morning.
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