Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL
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NWS Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM until 5:15 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm with wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Florida Coastal Waters
- Issued
- August 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Miami FL. The alert is effective from August 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM EDT until August 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Naples and Vanderbilt Beach.
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
At 4:11 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Vanderbilt Beach, moving west at 10 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts to nearly 50 knots. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 4:11 PM EDT to 5:15 PM EDT on August 5, 2026.
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