Special Marine Warning for Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
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NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL issued a Special Marine Warning for Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound and nearby coastal waters until 5:15 PM EDT due to strong thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Florida Coast
- Issued
- August 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. The alert is effective from August 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM EDT until August 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, as well as coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Captiva, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, and Bonita Beach.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
At 4:16 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fort Myers Beach to near Vanderbilt Beach, moving northwest at 10 knots. Hazards include wind gusts 34 knots or greater, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 4:16 PM EDT to 5:15 PM EDT on August 5, 2026.
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