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Issued 09:30 PM PST 25 January 2020

Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southerly 15 to 25 after midnight then veering to southwest 25 to 30 late Sunday morning.

Periods of rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 25 January 2020
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 3 to 4 metres building to 3 to 5 late this evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 25 January 2020
Monday Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots backing to southeast 15 to 25 in the morning then increasing to southeast 35 to 45 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots increasing to southeast 35 to 45 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southeast 15 to 25.

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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 PST 25 January 2020

'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 9:30 PM PST 25 January 2020 Tonight and Sunday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 998 mb located south of Explorer.
By 7:00 a.m. PST Sunday low 998 mb located over Tofino.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Sunday low located west of Bowie.
By 10:00 p.m. PST Sunday departing low located north of Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:24 PM PST 25 January 2020 A trough of low pressure will cross northern and central waters
tonight, bringing gale force southerly winds to the region.

A deepening area of low pressure approaching from the south, will
cross Vancouver Island Sunday morning. Strong to gale force winds
In the vicinity of this low are expected with marginal southerly
storm force winds over the North Strait of Georgia early Sunday
morning.

Another low pressure system will track through the northern waters on
Sunday. Ahead of the low, strong to gale force southerly winds will
develop over most northern waters. Winds will become strong to gale
force westerlies in its wake.

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