FQCN20 CYQX 220629 MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT FOR NEWFOUNDLAND ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 2:59 A.M. NST THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2024. A TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE IS WILL APPROACH FROM THE SOUTHWEST AND CROSS SOUTHERN WATERS LATE TODAY TO LIE OVER FUNK ISLAND BANK ON FRIDAY MORNING. STRONG TO GALE FORCE SOUTHERLIES ARE EXPECTED SOUTH OF THE TROUGH THIS EVENING AND FRIDAY. MARINE INTERESTS ARE ADVISED THAT GALE WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE GRAND BANKS. MARINE INTERESTS ARE ALSO ADVISED THAT FREEZING SPRAY WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR STRAIT OF BELLE ISLE, NORTHEAST COAST, AND BELLE ISLE BANK. END/