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Northumberland Strait

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Issued 03:00 AM ADT 06 October 2026

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 25 knots increasing to westerly 35 this morning then diminishing to west 30 near midnight. Wind diminishing to west 10 to 15 Wednesday morning then increasing to southwest 20 Wednesday evening.

Showers ending this morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:30 PM ADT 05 October 2026
Wednesday Wind northwest 25 knots backing to southwest 15 to 20 in the afternoon.
Thursday Wind southwest 15 to 20 knots.
Friday Wind light increasing to west 15 to 20 knots.

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Issued 10:00 AM EDT 19 May 2026 Forecasts have ended for the season.
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Gale warning in effect

Northumberland Strait

Issued 03:00 AM ADT 06 October 2026

'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 3:00 AM ADT 6 October 2026 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 3:00 a.m. ADT today low located north of Anticosti Island.
By 8:00 p.m. ADT tonight intensifying low located over Labrador.

At 8:00 p.m. ADT tonight ridge located southwest of the Marine
District.
By 8:00 p.m. ADT Wednesday ridge located southeast of the Marine
District.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 2:41 AM ADT 6 October 2026 A low pressure system north of the marine district this morning will
continue to intensify as it moves towards the Labrador coast today.
Strong to gale force westerlies are expected across the district
today in the wake of this low, with winds nearing near storm force
over Gulf of St. Lawrence waters.

Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for
Fundy, eastern shore, Sable, Fourchu, Banquereau, Cabot Strait, and
all Gulf of St. Lawrence waters.

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