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Northumberland Strait - eastern half

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Issued 10:00 AM ADT 15 May 2026

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind northeast 30 knots backing to north 20 to 25 late this afternoon then to northwest 30 late overnight. Wind diminishing to westerly 15 to 20 Saturday morning then backing to southwest 25 Saturday evening.

Showers ending Saturday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM ADT 15 May 2026
Sunday Wind west 25 knots increasing to northwest 35 late in the day.
Monday Wind northwest 25 knots diminishing to variable 10 to 15 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind variable 15 to 20 knots.

Ice Forecast

Issued 10:00 AM EDT 14 May 2026 Today Tonight and Friday Ice free. 

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Ice Conditions

Ice Forecasts

Issued 10:00 AM EDT 14 May 2026 Today Tonight and Friday

Ice Edge

Ice edge estimated from Quebec near 5108N 5835W to 5104N 5812W to
5116N 5738W to Quebec near 5125N 5736W. Sea ice north of the ice
edge.

Ice Coverage

Ice free.

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Strong wind warning in effect

Northumberland Strait - eastern half

Issued 10:00 AM ADT 15 May 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 15 May 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:00 a.m. ADT today low 996 mb located near Sable Island.
By 8:00 p.m. ADT tonight quasi-stationary low 1000 mb located east
of Cape Breton Island.

At 3:30 p.m. ADT Saturday departing low 990 mb located northeast
of Newfoundland.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:50 AM ADT 15 May 2026 A low pressure system near Sable Island will track northeastward
today to lie east of Cape Breton Island this evening and northeast of
Newfoundland Saturday afternoon. Strong to gale force easterly winds
north of the low shift to strong to gale force westerly winds in its
wake. Winds will subside late in the day Saturday as the low departs
the region.

Marine interests are advised that gale warnings are in effect for
eastern shore, Fourchu, Banquereau, Laurentian Fan, Cabot Strait and
Gulf-Magdalen - southeastern half.

Atlantic - Newfoundland Area

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