Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued September 19 at 3:32PM EDT until September 19
Affecting Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 8:30 PM
Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 8:30 PM.
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.
Affected areas
Tampa
Read the original bulletin (official text)
SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... * Until 430 PM EDT. * At 332 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Courtney Campbell Causeway, moving southwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...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.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™