Special Marine Warning Issued for Southwest Florida Coastal Waters
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NWS Miami has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL and East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL until 5:00 AM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Florida Coastal Waters
- Issued
- September 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Miami FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Miami FL at 4:13 AM EDT on September 8, 2026. The alert is effective immediately and expires at 5:00 AM EDT on September 8, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM and coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM. Locations impacted include D Tower.
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
A strong thunderstorm was located near Cape Romano, or 10 nm south of Marco Island, moving southeast at 10 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 4:13 AM EDT until 5:00 AM EDT on September 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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