Special Marine Warning for Coastal Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL
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A Special Marine Warning is in effect until 5:30 PM EDT for coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM due to a strong thunderstorm.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Florida
- Issued
- September 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. Effective from 2026-09-20T16:48:00-04:00 until 2026-09-20T17:30:00-04:00.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Cedar Key.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
Alert effective starting 2026-09-20T16:48:00-04:00 and ends 2026-09-20T17:30:00-04:00.
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