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This special marine warning is no longer in effect. It expired 8/13 at 5:30 PM EDT. It is kept here for reference only — do not rely on it for current conditions. See alerts in effect now

Special Marine Warning

Expired

Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM

Status Ended Started about 1 hour ago

Ends expired Aug 13, 5:30 PM EDT

Issued Aug 13, 5:06 PM EDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Immediate

Certainty Likely

Details

SMWMFL

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 505 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Big Lostmans Bay, moving west at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include... Chokoloskee, Big Lostmans Bay, Chevelier Bay, and Highland Point.

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