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Issued 10:30 AM EDT 09 September 2026

Today Tonight and Thursday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 knots increasing to southwest 20 near noon then veering to west 15 to 20 early this evening. Wind becoming west 15 late this evening then diminishing to west 10 late overnight. Wind becoming variable 10 Thursday morning then becoming north 10 Thursday evening.

Scattered showers this afternoon and this evening with a risk of thunderstorms.

Waves

Issued 10:30 AM EDT 09 September 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday. Waves 1 metre subsiding to 0.5 or less Thursday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM EDT 09 September 2026
Friday Wind light.
Saturday Wind south 15 knots diminishing to light.
Sunday Wind southwest 15 knots diminishing to light.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Western Lake Erie

Issued 10:30 AM EDT 09 September 2026

'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio.

Watches (In effect)

Squall watch in effect

Western Lake Erie

Issued 3:25 PM EDT 09 September 2026 Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots and frequent lightning.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts up to 40 knots are expected to continue through this afternoon and perhaps into the early evening.

Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway. Consider delaying or postponing travel in areas under the Squall Watch.

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 9 September 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday At 10:30 a.m. EDT today departing ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

At 10:30 a.m. EDT today low 986 mb located over southern Hudson Bay.
By 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday low 982 mb located east of Hudson Bay.

At 10:30 a.m. EDT today cold front from low located on a line
northeast-southwest over eastern Lake Superior.
By 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday cold front from low located on a line
northeast-southwest over New England.

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