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Northern Grand Banks

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Marine Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM NST 02 December 2023

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southwest 20 this morning and to variable 15 this afternoon. Wind increasing to northeast 20 near midnight then backing to north 25 near noon Sunday. Wind backing to northwest 15 to 20 Sunday evening.

Showers changing to rain and fog patches near noon and ending Sunday morning.

Waves

Issued 06:00 PM NST 01 December 2023
Tonight and Saturday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 late overnight then subsiding to 1 to 2 near noon Saturday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM NST 02 December 2023
Monday Wind northwest 10 to 15 knots increasing to east 20 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind northeast 25 knots increasing to northwest 25 to 35.
Wednesday Wind northwest 25 knots.

Ice Forecast

Issued 10:00 AM EST 1 December 2023 Today Tonight and Saturday Ice free.  

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Ice Conditions

Ice Forecasts

Northern Grand Banks

Issued 10:00 AM EST 1 December 2023 Today Tonight and Saturday

Ice Edge

Ice edge estimated from Labrador near 5213N 5538W to 5348N 5518W to
5559N 5947W to 6031N 6404W then northward. Sea ice west of the ice
edge.

Ice Coverage

Ice free.

Ice Forecasts

Flemish

Issued 10:00 AM EST 1 December 2023 Today Tonight and Saturday

Ice Edge

Ice edge estimated from Labrador near 5213N 5538W to 5348N 5518W to
5559N 5947W to 6031N 6404W then northward. Sea ice west of the ice
edge.

Ice Coverage

Forecasts available to mariners upon request.

 

Iceberg Bulletin

Northern Grand Banks

Issued 1:30 PM EST 1 December 2023

Iceberg Limit

Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 2 Dec estimated from Newfoundland near
5133N 5531W to 5245N 4900W to 5400N 4830W to 5830N 5630W to 6025N
5305W then eastwards.

Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 2 Dec estimated from the Labrador
coast near 5141N 5631W to Newfoundland near 5131N 5603W.

Iceberg Count

No confirmed icebergs.

Iceberg Bulletin

Flemish

Issued 1:30 PM EST 1 December 2023

Iceberg Limit

Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 2 Dec estimated from Newfoundland near
5133N 5531W to 5245N 4900W to 5400N 4830W to 5830N 5630W to 6025N
5305W then eastwards.

Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 2 Dec estimated from the Labrador
coast near 5141N 5631W to Newfoundland near 5131N 5603W.

Iceberg Count

Forecasts available to mariners upon request.
Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Northern Grand Banks

Issued 03:00 AM NST 02 December 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 3:00 AM NST 2 December 2023 Today Tonight and Sunday At 3:00 a.m. NST today trough located over Belle Isle Bank.
By 3:30 p.m. NST today departing trough located east of Belle
Isle Bank.

At 10:00 a.m. NST today low located near Maine.
By 3:00 a.m. NST Sunday low located over the southern Grand Banks.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 2:46 AM NST 2 December 2023 A trough of low pressure over the Belle Isle Bank will move to lie
east of the marine district this afternoon. Strong to gale force
southwesterlies in its wake will diminish this morning.

A second trough of low pressure located near Maine will track
eastward to reach the Southern Grand Banks tonight. Strong to gale
force southwesterlies will develop over southern waters as it
approaches.

Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for
Funk Island Bank, Northern Grand Banks, and Southeastern Grand Banks.

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