Halifax Harbour and Approaches

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Issued 10:00 AM ADT 20 October 2018

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 25 knots except southwest 35 in the Approaches. Wind diminishing to southwest 15 to 20 this evening and to light near midnight. Wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 Sunday evening.

Periods of rain ending late overnight.

Temperatures plus 14 falling to plus 9 Sunday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM ADT 20 October 2018
Monday Wind northwest 25 knots backing to westerly 15 to 20 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind variable 15 knots increasing to southerly 25.
Wednesday Wind westerly 20 knots.

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Issued 10:00 AM EDT 26 May 2018 Forecasts available to mariners upon request. 

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Issued 10:00 AM EDT 26 May 2018

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Gale warning in effect

Halifax Harbour and Approaches

Issued 10:00 AM ADT 20 October 2018

'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 10:00 AM ADT 20 October 2018 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:00 a.m. ADT today low 983 mb located over central Quebec.
By 3:00 a.m. ADT Sunday trough from 982 mb low located over Labrador
extending southwestward.

At 10:00 a.m. ADT Sunday trough from low located from Cabot Strait
to Georges Bank.
By 8:00 p.m. ADT Sunday trough from low located from Newfoundland
to Laurentian Fan.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:00 AM ADT 20 October 2018 A trough of low pressure over Quebec will approach the Maritimes
today and move to lie over Newfoundland Sunday. Strong to gale
Force southerly winds developing over western waters
This morning will spread to eastern waters by this afternoon.

Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for
Grand Manan, Lurcher, Browns Bank, Georges Bank, southwestern shore,
LaHave Bank, West Scotian Slope, eastern shore, Sable, East Scotian
Slope, Fourchu, Banquereau, Laurentian Fan, Cabot Strait,
Gulf-Magdalen, and the eastern half of Anticosti.

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