First published 9/19/2026, 7:10:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 7:10:15 PM

Marine Weather Statement — NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL (issued Sep 19 15:02 EDT)

The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay (Ruskin, FL) issued a Marine Weather Statement on 2026-09-19 at 15:02 EDT (19:02Z). The notice warns of marine hazards affecting Tampa Bay/Ruskin coastal waters; no casualty or damage details are included in the supplied item.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Marine weather statements signal hazardous conditions for mariners and coastal operations (small craft, fishing, ferries, port activity). Local mariners and waterfront operators should take precautions and monitor official updates.

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Marine Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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