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Northumberland Strait - western half

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Issued 03:30 PM ADT 15 May 2026

Tonight and Saturday.

Strong wind warning in effect.

Wind light becoming northwest 15 knots this evening then becoming variable 10 to 15 Saturday morning. Wind increasing to southwest 20 to 25 Saturday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:30 PM 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 15 May 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday Ice free. 

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Issued 10:00 AM EDT 15 May 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday

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.

Warnings

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Strong wind warning in effect

Northumberland Strait - western half

Issued 3:30 PM 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 3:30 PM ADT 15 May 2026 Tonight and Saturday At 3:30 p.m. ADT today low 1000 mb located east of Cape Breton
Island.
By 3:30 p.m. ADT Saturday departing low 990 mb located northeast
of Newfoundland.

At 10:00 a.m. ADT Saturday approaching ridge located southwest of
the Marine District.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:07 PM ADT 15 May 2026 A low pressure system east of Cape Breton will continue tracking
northeastward tonight to lie northeast of Newfoundland by 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
Banquereau - southern half, Laurentian Fan, and Cabot Strait.

Atlantic - Newfoundland Area

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