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Special Marine Warning
ExpiredCharlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
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Started about 1 hour ago
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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 1045 PM EDT.
* At 944 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Sanibel, 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... Captiva, Sanibel, North Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, and Bonita Beach.
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