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Issued 04:00 AM PST 15 November 2025

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming light early this morning then increasing to southeast 10 to 20 early this evening. Wind increasing to southeast 25 near midnight and to southeast 25 to 35 Sunday morning. Wind becoming northwest 25 to 35 near noon Sunday.

Scattered showers changing to rain this evening. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 15 November 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 near midnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 15 November 2025
Monday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind light increasing to southeast 10 to 20 knots late in the day.
Wednesday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots increasing to southeast 40 to 50.

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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 04:00 AM PST 15 November 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 4:00 AM PST 15 November 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located over the northern Gulf of Alaska.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Sunday dissipating low located at 60N 145W.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 999 mb located southwest of Explorer.
By 10:00 a.m. PST Sunday low 996 mb located over northern Vancouver
Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST Sunday approaching ridge located west of the
offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:47 AM PST 15 November 2025 A low pressure centre will move across the Explorer region overnight
and onto Northern Vancouver on Sunday morning. Gale force northerly
winds are forecast to develop to the west of the low.

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