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Southwestern Grand Banks

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Issued 10:00 AM NDT 12 May 2024

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 35 knots diminishing to south 25 this afternoon then veering to southwest 20 this evening. Wind diminishing to variable 10 to 15 late overnight except south 25 over southeastern sections. Wind variable 10 to 15 except south 25 over southeastern sections Monday.

Rain changing to showers this afternoon. Fog banks.

Waves

Issued 06:00 AM NDT 12 May 2024
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 3 to 5 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 Monday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM NDT 12 May 2024
Tuesday Wind southeast 20 knots.
Wednesday Wind variable 15 to 20 knots.
Thursday Wind variable 15 to 20 knots.

Ice Forecast

Issued 10:00 AM EDT 12 May 2024 Today Tonight and Monday Ice free.  

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Ice Conditions

Ice Forecasts

Southwestern Grand Banks

Issued 10:00 AM EDT 12 May 2024 Today Tonight and Monday

Ice Edge

Ice edge estimated from Labrador near 5213N 5537W to 5320N 5441W to
5512N 5500W to 5652N 5757W to 6020N 5935W to 6200N 5918W then
northeastward. Sea ice north then west of the ice edge.

Ice Coverage

Ice free.

Ice Forecasts

Tail of the Grand Banks

Issued 10:00 AM EDT 12 May 2024 Today Tonight and Monday

Ice Edge

Ice edge estimated from Labrador near 5213N 5537W to 5320N 5441W to
5512N 5500W to 5652N 5757W to 6020N 5935W to 6200N 5918W 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 11 May 2024

Iceberg Limit

Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 12 May estimated from Newfoundland near
4708N 5255W to 4745N 5000W to 4830N 4800W to 5415N 4740W to 5740N
5210W to 5805N 4955W then eastwards.

Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 12 May estimated from Quebec near
5012N 6107W to Newfoundland near 4838N 5834W.

Iceberg Count

No confirmed icebergs.

Iceberg Bulletin

Tail of the Grand Banks

Issued 2:30 PM EDT 11 May 2024

Iceberg Limit

Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 12 May estimated from Newfoundland near
4708N 5255W to 4745N 5000W to 4830N 4800W to 5415N 4740W to 5740N
5210W to 5805N 4955W then eastwards.

Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 12 May estimated from Quebec near
5012N 6107W to Newfoundland near 4838N 5834W.

Iceberg Count

Forecasts available to mariners upon request.
Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Southwestern Grand Banks

Issued 10:00 AM NDT 12 May 2024

'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 NDT 12 May 2024 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:00 a.m. NDT today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over eastern Funk Island Bank.
By 8:00 p.m. NDT tonight departing ridge located on a line east-west
over southern Labrador Sea.

At 10:00 a.m. NDT today low 992 mb located southwest of Banquereau.
By 10:00 a.m. NDT Monday low 1006 mb located over Belle Isle Bank.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:55 AM NDT 12 May 2024 An intense low pressure system will track northwards today over
Newfoundland before departing the marine district tomorrow.
Gale force northeast to southeasterly winds are expected over south
and western waters today ahead of this system.

Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for the
Gulf waters, Southwest Coast, South Coast, East Coast, and
Southwestern Grand Banks.

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