Special Marine Warning for Naples Coastal Waters

Source: NOAA · Southwest Florida

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NWS Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL until 2:45 PM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts.

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Record type
Special Marine Warning
Affected area
Southwest Florida
Issued
September 10, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Miami FL

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Alert Details

Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Miami FL. Effective from September 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM EDT until September 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Naples and Bonita Shores.

What You Should Do

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service.

Expected Conditions

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Naples, moving northwest at 15 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

Timeline

Alert in effect from 2:02 PM EDT to 2:45 PM EDT on September 10, 2026.

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NWS Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL until 2:45 PM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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