Special Marine Warning for Waters Near Cape Romano FL
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NWS Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters near Cape Romano due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Florida
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami FL
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Miami FL. Effective from 2026-09-29T08:38:00-04:00 until 2026-09-29T09:15:00-04:00.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Chokoloskee, Cape Romano Aquatic Preserve, Cape Romano, and Marco Island.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
Alert in effect from 8:38 AM EDT until 9:15 AM EDT on September 29, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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