Explorer - northwestern half
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 09:30 PM PDT 28 March 2024
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northerly 20 to 30 knots except northeast 35 over southern sections tonight. Wind becoming northwest 20 early Friday evening.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 28 March 2024
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 3 metres subsiding to 2 near noon Friday.
Extended Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 28 March 2024
Saturday
Wind north 15 to 25 knots backing to
northwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Sunday
Wind west 10 to 20 knots.
Monday
Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots.
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Gale warning in effect
Explorer - northwestern half
Issued 9:30 PM PDT 28 March 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 9:30 PM PDT 28 March 2024 Tonight and Friday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight low 995 mb located over southern Explorer.By 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday departing low 1000 mb located south of
Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Friday approaching ridge located northwest
of Bowie.
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