*** Weather Office Canada has issued a gale warning in the northern half of East Brevoort, southeast of the Davis Strait. 'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring in this marine area.
Synopsis...A low pressure with a central minimum pressure of ~987 mb has developed and moved into the region, bringing gale force winds, high seas, and rain. Winds will be gradually decreasing overnight and throughout the day on Monday.
Sunday night and Monday...High wind, high seas, and rain showers. Strongest winds in the southeastern Davis Strait, with southeast winds sustained at up to 35-40 knots with higher gusts. Peak winds should occur between 15-21 UTC. As the low pressure and associated cold front pass, winds will switch to westerly and will be sustained at around 30-35 knots with higher gusts in most regions, mainly between 18 UTC Sunday 9/14 and 06 UTC Monday 9/15. Significant wave heights will be around 3 meters in most locations, and may locally exceed 4 meters, with the peak occurring around 00 UTC 9/15 in the eastern Strait. Conditions will be improving throughout the day Monday, with decreasing clouds and winds. Cooler air temperatures, with temperatures around 2 deg C west to 4 deg C east.
Tuesday...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Winds becoming southerly around 10 knots. Air temperatures 2-4 deg C. North winds of 25-30 knots will possibly be affecting the southeastern strait later in the day as the remnants of hurricane Ike move south of the area.
Outlook...Conditions will be remaining rather unsettled.
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