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Special Marine Warning issued September 18 at 5:15PM EDT until September 18
Affecting Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 18, 2026, 10:15 PM
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 10:15 PM.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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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... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 514 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Venice to 10 nm northeast of Don Pedro Island to 20 nm northeast of Boca Grande, moving southwest at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, damage vessels, and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. 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... Englewood, Boca Grande, Manasota Key, Palm Island, Cayo Costa Island, North Captiva Island, Don Pedro Island, Captiva, and Venice.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™