Frobisher Bay winds forecast to reach 25 knots Sunday; gale warning now limited to southern West Clyde
Environment Canada’s 5 a.m. EDT Saturday, Sept. 5 marine forecast calls for Frobisher Bay winds to increase to southeast 25 knots around noon Sunday before shifting northwest 20 Sunday evening. A gale warning remains in effect only for the southern half of West Clyde, where west winds of 35 knots are forecast to ease this evening.
What happened
The newest Eastern Nunavut marine bulletin narrows the active gale warning from the previous forecast: only southern West Clyde is now under a warning. For Frobisher Bay, winds are forecast to rise from light conditions to southeast 15 knots this evening, southeast 20 near midnight and southeast 25 around noon Sunday. Showers are forecast Sunday afternoon and evening. Source↗
Why it matters
The Frobisher Bay forecast is relevant to small-craft and marine travel planning around Iqaluit on Sunday. Conditions are below gale-warning level in Frobisher Bay, but the forecast calls for strengthening winds and showers.
What happens next
Environment Canada says its next Eastern Nunavut marine forecast is scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Sept. 5. Mariners should check the updated bulletin before departure because marine warnings and wind forecasts can change quickly.
Important details
Southern West Clyde is forecast to see west winds of 35 knots, diminishing to southwest 25 knots this evening and increasing to southwest 30 knots Sunday evening. The bulletin forecasts fog banks dissipating this morning in West Davis southern half and East Davis; it does not forecast fog or ice conditions for Frobisher Bay.
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