Marine Forecast
Issued 03:00 AM ADT 23 April 2024
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind west 15 to 20 knots diminishing to southwest 10 to 15 early
this morning then increasing to south 20 to 25 near noon. Wind backing to
southeast 20 to 25 this evening with gusts to 40 from Margaree Harbour to Bay
St. Lawrence. Wind diminishing to northeast 10 to 15 Wednesday
evening.
Showers Wednesday. Fog patches forming Wednesday
afternoon.
Temperatures minus 3 rising to plus 4 near
midnight.
Winds
Issued 03:00 AM ADT 23 April 2024
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind west 15 to 20 knots diminishing to southwest 10 to 15 early
this morning then increasing to south 20 to 25 near noon. Wind backing to
southeast 20 to 25 this evening with gusts to 40 from Margaree Harbour to Bay
St. Lawrence. Wind diminishing to northeast 10 to 15 Wednesday
evening.
Waves
Issued 05:00 AM ADT 23 April 2024
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres subsiding to 1 or less Wednesday
morning.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 03:00 AM ADT 23 April 2024
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Showers Wednesday. Fog patches forming Wednesday
afternoon.
Air temperature
Issued 03:00 AM ADT 23 April 2024
Today Tonight and Wednesday.
Temperatures minus 3 rising to plus 4 near
midnight.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 10:00 AM EDT 22 April 2024 Today Tonight and Tuesday Ice Edge
Ice edge estimated from Quebec near 5013N 6313W to 4951N 6034W to
5114N 5741W to 5117N 5728W then northeastward. Sea ice north then
east of the ice edge.
Iceberg Bulletin
Issued 3:12 PM EDT 22 April 2024 Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 23 Apr estimated from Newfoundland near
4729N 5245W to 4805N 4945W to 5155N 4710W to 5445N 4940W to 5445N
4940W to 5625N 4855W then eastward.
Western iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 23 Apr estimated from Quebec near
5013N 6130W to Newfoundland near 4905N 5804W.Iceberg Count
No confirmed icebergs.
Warnings (In effect)
Gulf - Magdalen - southern half
Issued 03:00 AM ADT 23 April 2024'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 3:00 AM ADT 23 April 2024 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 3:00 a.m. ADT today departing low 986 mb located over
northeastern Labrador.
At 3:00 a.m. ADT Wednesday trough from 994 mb low located over
East Scotian Slope.
By 8:00 p.m. ADT Wednesday trough from 998 mb low located from
East Scotian Slope to Cabot Strait.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 2:23 AM ADT 23 April 2024 A departing low pressure system over Southern Labrador will continue
to give strong to gale force westerlies over northern Gulf waters
into this morning. Meanwhile, an approaching low pressure system will
move from west to east over the southern marine district, and will
give strong to gale force southerlies to southeastern waters.
Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for
Anticosti - eastern half and Laurentian Fan - eastern half.
A freezing spray warning is in effect for Anticosti.