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Special Marine Warning

Expired

Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM

Status Ended Started about 2 hours ago
Ends expired
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Likely

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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 845 PM EDT.
* At 747 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Fort Myers Beach, moving west at 10 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, Fort Myers Beach, Captiva, Sanibel, North Captiva Island, Bonita Beach, and Cayo Costa Island.
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