Monday, September 1, 2008

Davis Strait Update 9-1-2008

Davis Strait forecast beginning 9-2-2008.

Synopsis...A general area of low pressure will remain over the area over the next 36-48 hours, keeping unsettled weather conditions with periods of rain and wind through Tuesday 9-2-2008. There may be a brief break on Wed 9-3 before a potentially larger low pressure system moves in on Thursday 9-4.

Tuesday...Periods of rain and wind continuing. Southeast winds sustained of up to 25 knots with higher gusts, with the highest winds early in the eastern waters near the Greenland coast. Wind gradually decreasing from south to north throughout the day. Air temperatures about 2-5 deg C, coolest west.

Wednesday...Mostly cloudy with light, scattered rain showers possible. South wind of 5-15 knots, possibly turning to west or north winds late.

Outlook...A low pressure system (about 988 mb) is expected to move up from the south on Thursday. This may bring windy conditions, and may have moisture from the remnants of hurricane Gustav. Will have an update tomorrow around 19 UTC.

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