Western Lake Erie
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 04 September 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Wind variable 10 knots becoming northeast 10 near midnight. Wind northeast 10 Saturday.
Scattered showers ending near midnight with a risk of thunderstorms.
Waves
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 04 September 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Waves 0.5 metres or less.
Extended Forecast
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 04 September 2026
Sunday
Wind light.
Monday
Wind light.
Tuesday
Wind light.
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Issued 12:00 PM EDT 17 May 2026 Forecasts have ended for the season.Warnings
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Squall watch in effect
Western Lake Erie
Issued 07:55 AM EDT 04 September 2026 Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 35 knots and frequent lightning.Thunderstorms approaching from Michigan will move across the lake this morning.
Vessels without lightning protection should make their way to shore immediately. Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Synopsis
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 4 September 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. EDT today low 1007 mb located over western NovaScotia.
By 10:30 a.m. EDT Saturday low 996 mb located east of Nova Scotia.
At 10:30 a.m. EDT today ridge located on a line northwest-southeast
over North Channel.
By 10:30 a.m. EDT Saturday ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over Lake Nipigon.
By 10:30 a.m. EDT Saturday approaching trough located on a line
northeast-southwest over Manitoba.
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