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Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025

Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 5 to 15 knots increasing to south 15 to 25 Saturday morning and to southeast 25 to 35 early Saturday afternoon. Wind increasing to southeast 35 to 45 Saturday evening.

Showers ending after midnight with a risk of thunderstorms. Periods of rain Saturday afternoon and evening. Visibility as low as 1 mile in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 2 to 3 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025
Sunday Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southwest 25 late in the day.
Monday Wind west 5 to 15 knots becoming variable 5 to 15.
Tuesday Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 21 March 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 PM PDT 21 March 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located over Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday trough located over the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday trough located west of Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:55 PM PDT 21 March 2025 A developing front over the offshore waters will arrive Saturday
afternoon bringing southeast gales from Haida Gwaii and the North
Coast through the central waters to Explorer region. Gales will
increase to storm force near the headlands of Vancouver Island
Saturday evening. As the front sweeps onto the South Coast it will
bring gales to some inner straits overnight and early Sunday
Morning.

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