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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 09:30 PM PST 09 December 2022

Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northeast 30 to 40 knots backing to north 35 to 45 near midnight then becoming north 35 Saturday evening.

Scattered showers ending near noon Saturday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 09 December 2022
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 3 to 4 metres building to 4 to 6 late overnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 09 December 2022
Sunday Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming north 25 in the morning then diminishing to north 15 late in the day.
Monday Wind variable 5 to 15 knots becoming south 10 to 20.
Tuesday Wind south 10 to 20 knots becoming variable 10.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 11:16 PM PST 09 December 2022

'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 PST 9 December 2022 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 979 mb located over western Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PST Saturday low located south of Explorer.

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

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:27 PM PST 9 December 2022 A low has stalled over Explorer. The low will drift southwards,
exiting the region late on Saturday. A ridge well west of the
offshore waters will gradually approach the region through the
weekend.

In between the low and Vancouver Island, storm force southeasterlies
will diminish to gale force late this evening and to moderate to
strong after midnight.

For inner south-coast waters, gale force southeasterlies will
continue through the night, and are expected to ease through the
morning on Saturday. Storm force gusts are possible for the eastern
entrance of Juan de Fuca Strait this evening.

Gale force northerly winds will follow the departure of the low over
most outer coastal waters. Expect strong outflow winds to develop
near north and Central Coast inlets tonight. These winds will likely
strengthen through the weekend.

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