Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued September 1 at 5:47PM EDT until September 1
Affecting Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 1, 2026, 10:15 PM
Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 10:15 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
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SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Tampa Bay waters... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 547 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line from over Johns Pass to over Hillsborough Bay, moving southwest at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 34 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... St. Pete Beach, Pass-A-Grille Beach, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Tierra Verde, Treasure Island, Johns Pass, Madeira Beach, Fort Desoto Park, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Redington Beach, Port Manatee Reef, Tampa Bay, North Redington Beach, Egmont Key, Redington Shores, Saint Pete Beach Reef, Treasure Island Reef, Indian Shores, Cockroach Bay and Madeira Beach Reef.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™