FQCN20 CWHX 211344 MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT FOR THE MARITIMES ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 9:44 A.M. AST THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2024. AN AREA OF GALE FORCE NORTHEASTERLIES OVER PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE WILL PERSIST TODAY AND TONIGHT BEFORE DIMINISHING SOMEWHAT FRIDAY AFTERNOON. MARINE INTERESTS ARE ADVISED THAT GALE WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR GULF-MAGDALEN - NORTHWESTERN HALF, CHALEUR-MISCOU - EASTERN HALF AND ANTICOSTI - SOUTHEASTERN HALF. OUTLOOK FOR THE START OF THE SOUTHWEST NOVA LOBSTER FISHERY. SATURDAY..WINDS VARIABLE 15 TO 20 KNOTS INCREASING TO SOUTHWESTERLY 25 KNOTS NEAR NOON. SEAS NEAR 2 METRES. SUNDAY..WINDS NORTHWESTERLY 35 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 4 METRES. MONDAY..WINDS NORTHWESTERLY 25 TO 30 KNOTS DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 LATE IN THE DAY. SEAS 2 TO 3 METRES SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 2 IN THE AFTERNOON. END/