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Northumberland Strait - eastern half

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Marine Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM ADT 13 October 2026

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind north 25 knots diminishing to northwest 15 this morning and to light this afternoon. Wind increasing to southeast 15 overnight and to southeast 25 Wednesday morning. Wind increasing to southeast 35 Wednesday afternoon then diminishing to south 20 Wednesday evening.

Rain Wednesday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 03:00 AM ADT 13 October 2026
Thursday Wind northwest 25 knots increasing to northwest 35 in the morning.
Friday Wind northwest 15 to 20 knots diminishing to light.
Saturday Wind variable 25 knots increasing to northwest 30.

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Issued 10:00 AM EDT 19 May 2026 Forecasts have ended for the season.
Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Northumberland Strait - eastern half

Issued 03:00 AM ADT 13 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 3:00 AM ADT 13 October 2026 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 3:00 a.m. ADT today high 1024 mb located over Quebec.
By 3:00 a.m. ADT Wednesday high 1024 mb located over Banquereau.

At 3:00 a.m. ADT Wednesday low 1005 mb located over southern Quebec.
By 3:30 p.m. ADT Wednesday low 1003 mb located over southern
New Brunswick.

At 3:00 a.m. ADT today departing low 985 mb located over the
eastern Grand Banks.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 2:43 AM ADT 13 October 2026 As a ridge moves in from the northwest, strong to gale force
northeasterly winds will diminish this morning. A low pressure system
will track across the Maritimes on Wednesday. Strong to gale force
southerly winds will increase ahead of the low.

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

Outlook for the start-up of the Upper Bay of Fundy lobster fishery.

Today...Winds northeast 20 to 25 knots diminishing to northeast 15
knots in the morning then to light near noon then increasing to
southeast 15 near midnight. Choppy sea conditions in the morning when
winds will run against the rising tide.
Wednesday...Winds southeast 15 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots in
the morning then becoming westerly 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon.

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