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Hecate Strait - northern half

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Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025

Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 to 20 knots backing to southeast 20 early Saturday morning then increasing to southeast 25 to 35 Saturday afternoon. Wind increasing to southeast 35 to 45 Saturday evening.

Showers ending after midnight with a risk of thunderstorms. Periods of rain Saturday evening. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 Saturday afternoon and to 3 to 4 Saturday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025
Sunday Wind south 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Monday Wind northwest 10 knots increasing to southeast 15 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots.

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Hecate Strait - northern half

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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