Informational Use Only
WMDan provides marine weather interpretations, forecasts, and Captain's Calls for informational and educational purposes only. Content on this site, including Tomorrow's Captain's Call, Morning Updates, Marine Alerts, NOAA forecast summaries, tide data, radar imagery, and Captain Updates, is intended to help boaters plan and make informed decisions.
Conditions Change Rapidly
Weather and marine conditions in Southwest Florida — including wind, seas, lightning, fog, tides, and currents — can change rapidly and unexpectedly. Any forecast, interpretation, or rating issued by WMDan may become inaccurate or outdated between the time it is published and the time it is read.
User Responsibility
You — the captain, operator, or passenger — remain solely responsiblefor all boating, navigation, safety, and emergency decisions. This includes the decision to launch, remain on the water, return to port, or alter course. Always consult official sources such as the National Weather Service, NOAA Marine Forecasts, the U.S. Coast Guard, and local authorities, and use your own judgment, training, and on-the-water observations.
No Warranty
WMDan content is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. WMDan, its captain, contributors, and operators are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or claim arising from the use of, or reliance upon, content provided through this service.
Third-Party Data
Some content is derived from third-party sources, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Weather Service (NWS), and other public marine data providers. WMDan does not control these sources and is not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or timeliness.
Acceptance
By using WMDan Marine Weather you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this disclaimer, and that you assume all risk associated with the use of this information for boating and on-the-water activities.