Special Marine Warning for Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM
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- Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM
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SMWMFL The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM... Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 1045 AM EDT. * At 1011 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 19 nm north of R Tower,...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on Facebook and Twitter.
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Bulletin details
SMWMFL The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM... Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 1045 AM EDT. * At 1011 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 19 nm north of R Tower, moving northwest at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 27 at 10:11AM EDT until August 27 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Miami FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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