The federal marine forecast issued Sept. 23 places Frobisher Bay under a gale warning. It forecasts winds shifting from south to northwest today, rising to northwest 15 to 20 knots late this evening and then to northwest 35 knots Thursday morning. Environment and Climate Change Canada defines gale-force winds as 34 to 47 knots. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗ ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

The warning is relevant to boat operators and other marine users in and around Iqaluit. The forecast also calls for seas to build from one metre or less to one to two metres near noon Thursday, with rain and fog patches that may affect visibility. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗ ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

The forecast says northwest winds should ease to light Friday morning before becoming southeast 15 knots late in the day. Environment and Climate Change Canada advises marine users to watch for updated statements and monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗ ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

Ice coverage is listed as bergy water in the current ice forecast, issued Sept. 22. This is a forecast and active warning, not a report that damage, cancellations or a marine incident has occurred. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗ ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗