Queen Charlotte Sound - western half
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Issued 04:00 AM PST 19 January 2021
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind south 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northwest 20 to 30 early this morning then becoming northwest 20 near noon. Wind diminishing to northwest 15 this afternoon and to light near midnight. Wind becoming northeast 10 to 15 Wednesday afternoon.
Rain ending late this morning.
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Gale warning in effect
Queen Charlotte Sound - western half
Issued 04:00 AM PST 19 January 2021'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 19 January 2021 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today weakening frontal system located from HecateStrait to Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today dissipating frontal system located on a
line northeast-southwest over central Vancouver Island.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:37 AM PST 19 January 2021 A frontal system over the Central Coast will weaken as it trackssouthwards across Vancouver Island today. Ahead of the front, strong
to gale force southeasterlies over central waters will shift to
moderate to strong westerly in its wake.
Over northern waters, strong to gale force westerlies will ease this
morning.
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- Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island
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- Queen Charlotte Sound - western half
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