Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Special Marine Warning issued September 9 at 4:18PM EDT until September 9 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL, United States of America

Event time: Sep 9, 2026 20:18 UTC Last updated: Sep 18, 2026 United States

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The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound...
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 418 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lovers Key
State Park, or near Fort Myers Beach, moving west at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher
waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure
all on board are wearing life jackets.

* Locations impacted include...
Lovers Key State Park, Captiva, Sanibel, North Captiva Island, Fort
Myers Beach, and Cayo Costa Island.

Measurements

Coordinates	26.4922, -81.9722
Region	Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap Urgency	Immediate
Cap Certainty	Likely
Cap Expires	2026-09-09T17:15:00-04:00

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