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Special Marine Warning issued September 18 at 3:11PM EDT until September 18
Affecting Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 18, 2026, 8:00 PM
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 8:00 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound... Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 310 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sanibel to near Lovers Key State Park, moving southwest at 5 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... Lovers Key State Park, Captiva, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, and Bonita Beach.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™