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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 October 2024

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 to 20 knots increasing to south 20 to 30 late overnight except southeast 25 to 35 near the headlands Tuesday morning and afternoon. Wind becoming southerly 15 to 25 Tuesday afternoon then veering to southwest 15 to 25 Tuesday evening.

Showers tonight and Tuesday. Visibility 1 mile or less in showers.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 October 2024
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 3 to 4 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 October 2024
Wednesday Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots veering to west 15 to 20 in the afternoon then to northwest 15 to 25 late in the day.
Thursday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 5 to 15 late in the day.
Friday Wind southeast 45 to 55 knots diminishing to west 20 to 30 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 4:00 PM PDT 14 October 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 14 October 2024 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday trough located over southern Bowie.
By 9:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday trough located from the North Coast to
Cape Scott.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT Tuesday deepening low located over northern
Explorer.
By 11:00 p.m. PDT Tuesday low 999 mb located over southern Hecate
Strait.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:36 PM PDT 14 October 2024 A trough moving in from the Pacific will bring gale force
south/southwesterlies to the northern and central waters beginning
early Tuesday morning. On Tuesday afternoon, a small but intense low
pressure centre will move from Explorer, across Queen Charlotte Sound
and into Hecate Strait Tuesday evening. Gale force winds with quick
direction changes will accompany this system.

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