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Special Marine Warning issued October 6 at 1:45PM EDT until October 6
Affecting Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
In effect until: Oct 6, 2026, 6:45 PM
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
Likely impact; effects through 6:45 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.
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SMWTBWThe National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 245 PM EDT. * At 143 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located 17 nm southwest of Johns Pass to 30 nm west of Johns Pass, moving north 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... Pass-A-Grille Reef, Belleair Shores, Indian Shore Reef, Madeira Beach Reef, and Belleair Beach.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™