Special Marine Warning Issued for Coastal Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL
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NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL until 5:30 AM EDT due to strong thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. The alert is effective from August 23, 2026 at 4:29 AM EDT until August 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM and waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM. Locations impacted include Ozello, Crystal River, Cedar Key, and Yankeetown.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
At 4:29 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm southeast of Cedar Key to 32 nm southwest of Suwannee River, moving east at 15 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from August 23, 2026 at 4:29 AM EDT and expires August 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM EDT.
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