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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
429 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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...
  Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 426 PM EDT, numerous strong thunderstorms capable of producing
  gusty winds and occasional waterspouts were located over offshore,
  nearshore, and bay and harbor waters, moving east at 20 knots.

  HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, damage
           vessels, and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all
           on board are in a secure location and wearing life
           jackets. 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...
  Gasparilla Island, Englewood, Fort Myers Beach, Manasota Key,
  Captiva, Sanibel, Don Pedro Island, and Bonita Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

&&

LAT...LON 2633 8184 2597 8292 2671 8330 2695 8236
      2699 8240 2701 8235 2691 8224 2703 8216
      2704 8209 2691 8198 2659 8201 2652 8194
      2652 8183
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 269DEG 19KT 2676 8334 2586 8334

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

TBW