Southwestern Grand Banks
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Marine Forecast
Issued 03:00 AM NDT 26 March 2023
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming northwest 25 this morning then diminishing to northwest 15 this afternoon. Wind becoming variable 10 to 15 this evening then increasing to northwest 15 to 20 Monday afternoon.
Periods of rain or snow tonight and Monday. Visibility as low as 1 mile in precipitation.
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Southwestern Grand Banks
Issued 10:00 AM EDT 25 March 2023 Today Tonight and SundayIce Edge
Ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 4647N 5257W to 4750N 5104Wto 4846N 5044W to 5042N 5400W to 5457N 5222W to 5600N 5622W to 5803N
5815W then northeastward. Sea ice north then west of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Bergy water.
Ice Forecasts
Tail of the Grand Banks
Issued 10:00 AM EDT 25 March 2023 Today Tonight and SundayIce Edge
Ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 4647N 5257W to 4750N 5104Wto 4846N 5044W to 5042N 5400W to 5457N 5222W to 5600N 5622W to 5803N
5815W then northeastward. Sea ice north then west of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Forecasts available to mariners upon request.
Iceberg Bulletin
Southwestern Grand Banks
Issued 2:30 PM EDT 25 March 2023Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 26 Mar estimated from Newfoundland near4655N 5555W to 4530N 5510W to 4405N 4645W to 4720N 4350W to 5835N
5540W to 6005N 5015W to 5920N 4845W then eastwards.
Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 26 Mar estimated from Quebec near
5020N 6025W to Newfoundland near 4900N 5815W.
Iceberg Count
No confirmed icebergs except less than 10 icebergs north of theiceberg limit.
Iceberg Bulletin
Tail of the Grand Banks
Issued 2:30 PM EDT 25 March 2023Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 26 Mar estimated from Newfoundland near4655N 5555W to 4530N 5510W to 4405N 4645W to 4720N 4350W to 5835N
5540W to 6005N 5015W to 5920N 4845W then eastwards.
Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 26 Mar estimated from Quebec near
5020N 6025W to Newfoundland near 4900N 5815W.
Iceberg Count
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Gale warning in effect
Southwestern Grand Banks
Issued 03:00 AM NDT 26 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 3:00 AM NDT 26 March 2023 Today Tonight and Monday At 3:00 a.m. NDT today low 984 mb located east of the Grand Banks.By 3:00 a.m. NDT Monday quasi-stationary low 982 mb located east
of the Marine District.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:53 AM NDT 26 March 2023 A low pressure system east of the Grand Banks will move eastwardtoday and stall east of the marine district tonight and Monday.
Gale to storm force northwesterlies will continue over eastern waters
in its wake before diminishing tonight.
Marine interests are advised that storm warnings are in effect for
Northern Grand Banks and Southeastern Grand Banks. Gale warnings are
in effect for East Coast - Cape St. Francis and south and Funk Island
Bank.
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