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West Coast Haida Gwaii - southern half

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Issued 04:00 PM PST 07 February 2023

Tonight and Wednesday.

Storm warning in effect.

Wind westerly 40 to 50 knots diminishing to west 30 to 40 early this evening and to west 25 late this evening. Wind diminishing to west 15 after midnight then backing to south 10 to 15 early Wednesday morning. Wind backing to southeast 20 late Wednesday morning then increasing to southeast 30 to 40 early Wednesday afternoon. Wind increasing to southeast 40 to 50 late Wednesday afternoon then diminishing to south 35 Wednesday evening.

Showers ending near midnight with a risk of thunderstorms. Periods of rain Wednesday. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 07 February 2023
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 6 to 8 metres subsiding to 4 to 6 early this evening and to 3 to 4 near midnight. Seas building to 4 to 6 Wednesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 07 February 2023
Thursday Wind south 25 to 35 knots diminishing to south 15 to 25 late in the day.
Friday Wind northwest 30 to 40 knots becoming south 30 to 40.
Saturday Wind south 30 to 40 knots diminishing to south 15 to 25 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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West Coast Haida Gwaii - southern half

Issued 4:00 PM PST 07 February 2023

'Storm' force winds of 48 to 63 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 PM PST 7 February 2023 Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 p.m. PST today low 1002 mb located over northern Hecate
Strait.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday frontal system located west of the
offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Wednesday frontal system located over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:36 PM PST 7 February 2023 A 1002 millibar low will approach the mainland North Coast this
evening. Local storm force westerlies can be expected
South of the low. Gale force outflow can be expected near midday
Near Portland Inlet. Winds will ease to moderate to strong
Westerlies in the wake of the low tonight.

A new Pacific front will approach the coast on Wednesday. The front
will bring widespread gale to storm force southeasterlies to
Offshore waters on Wednesday morning and then to all northern and
central waters by Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening.
Hurricane force southeasterlies will develop over Northern Vancouver
Island late Wednesday evening.

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