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NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FLMA.W 0210October 6, 2026

Special Marine Warning: Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM

The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued a special marine warning for Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, which was in force until 3:30 p.m. local time on October 6. It was the 210th special marine warning the NWS office in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued in 2026.

ExpiredWarning

Issued2:44 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
In force2:44 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expired3:30 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026

In force for 46 minutes; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Area
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
2:44 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
Expires
3:30 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Immediate
VTEC event
KTBW MA.W 0210
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

SMWTBWThe National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... * Until 330 PM EDT. * At 244 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 13 NM west of Egmont Key, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 34 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM.

What the agency told people to do

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.

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