Forecast updated at 19 UTC, 9/5/2008
*** Weather Office Canada has continued the Gale Warning in effect for the western half of the Davis Strait ***
Synopsis...Analysis charts indicate a 988 mb low pressure system currently located near the Davis Strait. Northerly winds around the back side of the low pressure should continue to pick up in the western Davis Strait as the low pressure continues to move east.
The rest of today, tonight and Saturday...Clouds, showers, and strong northerly winds, especially in the western Davis Strait. Winds could be up to 30-35 knots in the western strait from now until about 21 UTC, then they will gradually begin to decrease. Winds in the eastern strait will increase to 20-25 knots around 6 UTC Saturday 9/6, but should drop below 20 knots by 20 UTC Saturday 9/6. An area of significant wave heights of 2-3 meters , shifting from the west to the east throughout the day is forecasted.
Sunday...Improving conditions, with northerly winds of 15-20 knots in the eastern strait gradually decreasing. Winds in the western Strait should be 5-15 knots. Significant wave heights of less than 2 meters expected everywhere, with the calmest seas in the western strait.
Outlook...No major weather systems expected into midweek.
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