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West Coast Vancouver Island North

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PDT 19 April 2024

Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeasterly 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30 late overnight and to southeast 35 to 45 Saturday morning. Wind diminishing to westerly 25 to 35 early Saturday evening.

Showers Saturday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 19 April 2024
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 late Saturday morning and to 3 to 5 Saturday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 19 April 2024
Sunday Wind west 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 in the afternoon and to northwest 5 to 15 late in the day.
Monday Wind light increasing to northwest 10 to 20 knots late in the day.
Tuesday Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots backing to southwest 10 to 20 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

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 19 April 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 19 April 2024 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located over BC interior.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday weakening ridge located over BC interior.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight dissipating trough located west of Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday low located southwest of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday low located near Queen Charlotte Sound.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:19 PM PDT 19 April 2024 A ridge of high pressure over the BC Interior will drive strong
coastal outflow winds tonight through to Saturday morning.

An area of low pressure is forecast to approach Explorer overnight
tonight and lead to strong to gale force southeasterly winds
developing westwards of Vancouver Island on Saturday. Strong to gale
force winds will likely spread into central waters later Saturday as
the area of low pressure heads towards the northern tip of Vancouver
Island.

Gale force northwesterly winds are expected in the wake of this
system later on Saturday.

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