Northumberland Strait - eastern half
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 10:00 AM ADT 24 April 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind northeast 10 to 15 knots backing to northwest 15 early this evening then increasing to north 20 to 25 near midnight. Wind backing to northwest 20 to 25 Saturday morning.
Scattered flurries or showers.
Temperatures zero rising to plus 5 Saturday evening.
Extended Forecast
Issued 03:00 AM ADT 24 April 2026
Sunday
Wind north 15 knots.
Monday
Wind northeast 10 to 15 knots.
Tuesday
Wind east 15 knots.
Ice Forecast
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Issued 10:00 AM EDT 24 April 2026 Today Tonight and SaturdayIce Edge
Ice edge estimated from Cape Breton Island near 4702N 6025W to 4746N6117W to 4730N 6400W to 4900N 6330W to 4845N 6145W to 5045N 5800W to
4830N 5930W to Newfoundland near 4806N 5905W. Sea ice southwest then
north of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Open water.
Warnings
Warnings (In effect)
Strong wind warning in effect
Northumberland Strait - eastern half
Issued 10:00 AM ADT 24 April 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 or Weatheradio stations.
Synopsis
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 10:00 AM ADT 24 April 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:00 a.m. ADT today low 982 mb located southeast of LaurentianFan.
By 3:00 a.m. ADT Saturday low 978 mb located over the Grand Banks.
At 8:00 p.m. ADT Saturday departing low 986 mb located over the
northern Grand Banks.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 9:47 AM ADT 24 April 2026 A low pressure system southeast of Laurentian Fan will track slowlynorthward across the Grand Banks today and Saturday. Strong to gale
force northerlies are expected over eastern waters today. Strong
northwesterlies are expected over most waters tonight and Saturday.
Marine interests are advised that a gale warning is in effect for
Laurentian Fan - southeastern half.
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