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Issued 10:30 AM PDT 02 May 2025

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to west 15 near noon and to light Saturday evening except northwest 15 south of the Brooks Peninsula.

Rain this morning. Scattered showers Saturday. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 02 May 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 2 Saturday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 02 May 2025
Sunday Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 15 to 20 late in the day.
Monday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots becoming southerly 10 to 20.
Tuesday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest 10 to 20 late in the day.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Masset Municipal Airport South Moresby - 46147 Bonilla Island Bella Coola Airport North Hecate Strait - 46183 Bella Bella Airport North Nomad - 46184 Sandspit Airport South Hecate Strait - 46185 Rose Spit Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 Langara Island Kindakun Rocks West Sea Otter - 46204 Cape St.James West Dixon Entrance - 46205 Sartine Island West Moresby - 46208 East Dellwood - 46207 Middle Nomad - 46004 South Nomad - 46036 Cathedral Point Prince Rupert Airport Lucy Islands Lightstation Holland Rock Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 Grey Islet Cumshewa Island
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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 02 May 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 2 May 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today departing frontal system located on a line
north-south over Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday building ridge located over Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:22 AM PDT 2 May 2025 A frontal system over Hecate Strait will move inland this afternoon.

Ahead of the front, strong southeasterlies over northern and
Central waters will continue this morning before shifting to strong
westerly in its wake near midday. Winds will briefly rise to
southerly gale force near the headlands of Vancouver Island
And Queen Charlotte Sound around midday as the front passes.

Strong to gale force westerly inflow winds can also be expected over
eastern portions of Juan de Fuca Strait later this afternoon and
evening.

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