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Explorer - southeastern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 December 2024

Today Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30 early this morning then becoming southeast 25 to 35 Thursday evening.

Rain today and tonight. Showers Thursday evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 December 2024
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 Thursday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 December 2024
Friday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to variable 5 to 15 in the morning then increasing to southeast 25 to 35 late in the day.
Saturday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots becoming west 35.
Sunday Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southerly 10 to 20 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - southeastern half

Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 December 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 4:00 AM PST 4 December 2024 Today Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 a.m. PST today departing frontal system located over the
North Coast.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today frontal system located west of Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight frontal system located on a line
north-south over the offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:31 AM PST 4 December 2024 A Pacific frontal system will approach the offshore waters today.
Strong to gale force southeasterly winds will develop over the
northern and central waters today.

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