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NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FLMA.W 0212October 7, 2026

Special Marine Warning: Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL

The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued a special marine warning for Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and 1 more, which was in force until 8:15 a.m. local time on October 7. It was the 212th special marine warning the NWS office in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued in 2026.

ExpiredWarning

Issued7:32 a.m. EDT, October 7, 2026
In force7:32 a.m. EDT, October 7, 2026
Expired8:15 a.m. EDT, October 7, 2026

In force for 43 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 Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and 1 more
Level
Warning
Issued
7:32 a.m. EDT, October 7, 2026
Expires
8:15 a.m. EDT, October 7, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Immediate
VTEC event
KTBW MA.W 0212
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

SMWTBWThe National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 815 AM EDT. * At 731 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Anclote Key. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Anclote Key, Honeymoon Island, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin.

What the agency told people to do

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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