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Special Marine Warning issued October 7 at 8:26PM EDT until October 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL, United States of America

Event time: Oct 8, 2026 00:26 UTC Last updated: 2 days ago United States

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The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Tampa Bay waters...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 825 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Howard
Frankland Bridge to near Johns Pass, moving east at 10 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...
Hillsborough Bay, Gandy Bridge, Old Tampa Bay, Howard Frankland
Bridge, Courtney Campbell Causeway, and Clearwater.

Measurements

Coordinates	27.8646, -82.6015
Region	Tampa Bay waters
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap Urgency	Immediate
Cap Certainty	Likely
Cap Expires	2026-10-07T21:00:00-04:00

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