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 and Pine Island Sound until 4:30 PM EDT due to severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. The alert is effective from August 30, 2026 at 3:44 PM EDT until August 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound. At 3:44 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 16 nm east of Don Pedro Island to 12 nm east of Boca Grande to 7 nm northeast of North Captiva Island.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. The storms are moving northwest at 15 knots and will remain over mainly open waters.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:44 PM EDT to 4:30 PM EDT on August 30, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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