Marine Forecast
Issued 10:00 AM ADT 06 October 2024
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind east 30 knots increasing to northeast 35 this afternoon and
to northeast 45 this evening. Wind diminishing to northeast 35 early Monday
morning and to northeast 25 near noon Monday.
Periods of rain. Risk of thunderstorms today and tonight.
Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.
Winds
Issued 10:00 AM ADT 06 October 2024
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind east 30 knots increasing to northeast 35 this afternoon and
to northeast 45 this evening. Wind diminishing to northeast 35 early Monday
morning and to northeast 25 near noon Monday.
Waves
Issued 05:00 AM ADT 06 October 2024
Today Tonight and Monday.
Seas 3 to 5 metres building to 5 to 7 near
midnight.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:00 AM ADT 06 October 2024
Today Tonight and Monday.
Periods of rain. Risk of thunderstorms today and tonight.
Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 10:00 AM EDT 5 May 2024 Forecasts have ended for the season.
Iceberg Bulletin
Issued 2:30 PM EDT 5 October 2024 Iceberg Limit
Iceberg limit at 0000 UTC 6 Oct estimated from the Labrador coast
near 5208N 5543W to 5230N 5430W to 5430N 5230W to 5730N 5600W to
5845N 5230W to 5910N 5035W to 5820N 4745W then eastwards.Iceberg Count
No confirmed icebergs.
Warnings (In effect)
Laurentian Fan - southeastern half
Issued 10:00 AM ADT 06 October 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 10:00 AM ADT 6 October 2024 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:00 a.m. ADT today low 1004 mb located southwest of Laurentian
Fan.
By 8:00 p.m. ADT tonight intensifying low 998 mb located southeast
of Laurentian Fan.
At 10:00 a.m. ADT today ridge located from Labrador Sea to New
England.
By 10:00 a.m. ADT Monday ridge located from Labrador Sea to
Georges Bank.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 9:37 AM ADT 6 October 2024 A low pressure system developing south of the marine district will
intensify as it nears Laurentian Fan later today. Winds will increase
to strong to gale force northeasterlies over southeastern waters
throughout today and begin to weaken Monday morning.
Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for
Banquereau - southeastern half and Laurentian Fan.
At 6 A.M. ADT, hurricane Kirk was located near 33.5 north and 49.0
west, with maximum sustained winds of 90 knots and a central pressure
of 957 MB. Kirk is moving north-northeast at 20 knots and is not
expected to impact the marine district.