Marine Forecast
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 19 August 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 20 knots increasing to southwest 30 late
overnight and to southwest 40 near noon Thursday.
Scattered showers changing to rain near midnight. Fog
patches.
Winds
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 19 August 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 20 knots increasing to southwest 30 late
overnight and to southwest 40 near noon Thursday.
Waves
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 19 August 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Over open water seas 1 metre building to 2 early Thursday
morning.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 19 August 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Scattered showers changing to rain near midnight. Fog
patches.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 11:00 AM EDT 19 August 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday Ice Edge
First ice edge estimated from Baffin Island near 6254N 6437W to
6206N 6149W to 6539N 5759W to Baffin Island near 6636N 6116W. Sea
ice west of the ice edge.
Second ice edge estimated from Somerset Island near 7357N 9035W to
Devon Island near 7432N 8952W. Sea ice west of the ice edge.
Third ice edge estimated from Devon Island near 7444N 8012W to 7442N
7654W to 7556N 7408W then northeastward. Sea ice northwest of the
ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Forecasts available to mariners upon request.
Warnings (In effect)
Kane - northern half
Issued 5:30 PM EDT 19 August 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 6:30 PM MDT 19 August 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 0000 UTC Thursday low 996 mb located over Victoria Island.
By 0000 UTC Friday weakening low 1004 mb located at 71N 98W.
At 0000 UTC Friday approaching high 1020 mb located over Banks
Island.