Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued October 8 at 12:53PM EDT until October 8
Affecting Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
In effect until: Oct 8, 2026, 6:30 PM
Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 6:30 PM.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
Affected areas
Tampa · St. Petersburg
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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 230 PM EDT. * At 1252 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 8 nm west of Johns Pass to near Anna Maria to 8 nm west of Siesta Key, moving east at 20 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... Terra Ceia Bay, Manatee Nearshore Reef, Howard Frankland Bridge, Madeira Beach Reef, Longboat Key, Tierra Verde, Belleair Beach, Cockroach Bay, M7 Reef, Anna Maria Island, Saint Armands Key, M8 Reef, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Southwest Channel, M1 Reef, Tampa Bay, St. Pete Beach, Hillsborough Bay, Bradenton Beach, and Redington Beach.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™