Fourchu
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 03:30 PM ADT 20 March 2023
Tonight and Tuesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind westerly 35 knots diminishing to west 30 early this evening and to westerly 15 early Tuesday morning.
Temperatures near plus 2.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Waves
Issued 05:00 AM ADT 20 March 2023
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 near midnight and to 1 to
2 Tuesday morning.
Extended Forecast
Issued 03:30 PM ADT 20 March 2023
Wednesday
Wind southwest 15 knots increasing to
northwest 25 in the afternoon.
Thursday
Wind light increasing to southeast 25
knots.
Friday
Wind southeast 35 knots diminishing to
northwest 30.
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Ice Forecasts
Issued 10:00 AM EDT 20 March 2023 Today Tonight and TuesdayIce Edge
Ice edge estimated from Nova Scotia near 4557N 5947W to 4620N 5930Wto 4845N 6230W to 5000N 5845W to 4730N 5940W to Newfoundland near
4711N 5528W. Sea ice west then northeast of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Open water.
Iceberg Bulletin
Issued 2:30 PM EDT 20 March 2023Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 20 Mar estimated from Newfoundland near4655N 5555W to 4600N 5525W to 4515N 5000W to 4535N 4610W to 4700N
4505W to 4850N 4535W to 5835N 5540W to 6005N 5015W to 5900N 4815W to
5820N 4520W then eastwards.
Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 20 Mar estimated from Quebec near
5030N 5950W to Newfoundland near 4940N 5755W.
Iceberg Count
No confirmed icebergs.Warnings
Warnings (In effect)
Gale warning in effect
Fourchu
Issued 3:30 PM ADT 20 March 2023'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 3:30 PM ADT 20 March 2023 Tonight and Tuesday At 3:30 p.m. ADT today low 972 mb located north of Newfoundland.By 3:00 a.m. ADT Tuesday departing low 982 mb located northeast
of Newfoundland.
At 3:30 p.m. ADT today ridge located from the East Coast of the
U.S. to West Scotian Slope.
By 3:30 p.m. ADT Tuesday ridge located from the East Coast of the
U.S. to Laurentian Fan.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:13 PM ADT 20 March 2023 A low pressure system north of Newfoundland will slowly move eastwardtonight. Strong to gale force westerlies will in the wake of the
system will gradually diminish from west to east overnight tonight
and Tuesday as the low moves farther east of Newfoundland.
Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for
eastern shore - eastern half, Sable - eastern half, Fourchu,
Banquereau, Laurentian Fan - northern half, Cabot Strait,
Gulf-Magdalen, Chaleur-Miscou - eastern half, and Anticosti.
Marine interests are also advised that freezing spray warnings are in
effect for Cabot Strait, Gulf-Magdalen, Chaleur-Miscou - eastern
half, and Anticosti.
Atlantic - Newfoundland Area
- Anticosti - eastern half
- Anticosti - western half
- Banquereau - northern half
- Banquereau - southern half
- Belle Isle Bank
- Bras d'Or Lakes
- Cabot Strait
- Chaleur - Miscou - eastern half
- Chaleur - Miscou - western half
- Eastern Shore - eastern half
- East Coast - Cape St. Francis and south
- East Coast - north of Cape St. Francis
- Fourchu
- Funk Island Bank
- Gulf - Magdalen - northeastern half
- Gulf - Magdalen - southwestern half
- Gulf - Port au Port
- Lake Melville
- Laurentian Fan - northern half
- Laurentian Fan - southern half
- Mid Labrador Coast - Hopedale and south
- Northeast Coast
- Northeast Gulf
- Northern Grand Banks
- Northumberland Strait - eastern half
- Northumberland Strait - western half
- Sable - eastern half
- Southeastern Grand Banks
- Southwestern Grand Banks
- Southwest Coast
- South Coast
- South Labrador Coast
- South Labrador Sea
- Strait of Belle Isle - eastern half
- Strait of Belle Isle - western half
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