Severe Severe Storm ● Closed
Special Marine Warning issued October 10 at 5:29AM EDT until October 10 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL, United States of America
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The 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...
Tampa Bay waters...
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 730 AM EDT.
* At 527 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts and wind gusts in excess of 34 knots was located from
near Crystal River southward to 10 nm west of Tarpon Springs to
40 nm west of Egmont Key, moving northeast at 30 knots.
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...
Ozello, Clearwater Beach, Bayport, Madeira Beach Reef, Tarpon
Springs, Belleair Beach, Redington Shores, Treasure Island Reef,
Hernando Beach, Indian Shore Reef, Honeymoon Island, Caladesi
Island, Crystal River, Indian Shores, Clearwater, North Redington
Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Dunedin, Clearwater Pass, and Port
Richey.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 28.1511, -83.2222 |
|---|---|
| Region | Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Waters f |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine |
| Cap Urgency | Immediate |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-10T07:30:00-04:00 |
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