Southwestern Grand Banks
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 10:00 AM NST 14 December 2019
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind variable 10 to 15 knots increasing to southeast 15 to 20 near noon and to southeast 25 this evening. Wind increasing to south 35 after midnight then veering to southwest 35 to 45 Sunday afternoon.
Rain and fog patches overnight and Sunday.
Waves
Issued 06:00 AM NST 14 December 2019
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 this evening and to 3 to 5
late overnight. Seas building to 5 to 7 Sunday afternoon.
Extended Forecast
Issued 03:00 AM NST 14 December 2019
Monday
Wind west 35 to 45 knots.
Tuesday
Wind west 35 to 45 knots diminishing to west
25 to 35.
Wednesday
Wind variable 15 to 20 knots.
Ice Forecast
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Ice Conditions
Ice Forecasts
Southwestern Grand Banks
Issued 10:00 AM EST 14 December 2019 Today Tonight and SundayIce Edge
Ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 4840N 5305W to 4940N 5325Wto 5005N 5510W to 5310N 5510W to 5445N 5635W to 5605N 5950W to 5935N
6250W to 6045N 6245W then northeastward. Sea ice southwest then west
of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Ice free.
Ice Forecasts
Tail of the Grand Banks
Issued 10:00 AM EST 14 December 2019 Today Tonight and SundayIce Edge
Ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 4840N 5305W to 4940N 5325Wto 5005N 5510W to 5310N 5510W to 5445N 5635W to 5605N 5950W to 5935N
6250W to 6045N 6245W then northeastward. Sea ice southwest then west
of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Forecasts available to mariners upon request.
Iceberg Bulletin
Southwestern Grand Banks
Issued 11:00 AM EST 14 December 2019Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 15 Dec estimated from the Labrador coastnear 5145N 5622W to 5145N 5500W to 5230N 5400W to 5445N 5400W to
5800N 5700W to 5900N 5700W to 6000N 5300W to 5800N 4900W then
eastwards.
Iceberg Count
No confirmed icebergs.Iceberg Bulletin
Tail of the Grand Banks
Issued 11:00 AM EST 14 December 2019Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 15 Dec estimated from the Labrador coastnear 5145N 5622W to 5145N 5500W to 5230N 5400W to 5445N 5400W to
5800N 5700W to 5900N 5700W to 6000N 5300W to 5800N 4900W then
eastwards.
Iceberg Count
Forecasts available to mariners upon request.Warnings
Warnings (In effect)
Gale warning in effect
Southwestern Grand Banks
Issued 10:00 AM NST 14 December 2019'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 10:00 AM NST 14 December 2019 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:00 a.m. NST today ridge located on a line northwest-southeastover the southern Grand Banks.
By 10:00 a.m. NST Sunday departing ridge located east of the
Marine District.
At 3:30 p.m. NST today trough located over the Maritimes.
By 3:30 p.m. NST Sunday trough located on a line east-west over
Funk Island Bank.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 9:43 AM NST 14 December 2019 A trough of low pressure will approach from the southwest today andwill slowly track northward across the marine district tonight and
Sunday. Gale force southeasterlies ahead of the trough will shift to
gale force south to southwesterlies in its wake.
Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for all
waters.
Marine interests are also advised that a freezing spray warning is in
effect for Belle Isle Bank.
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