First published 9/18/2026, 9:53:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:53:15 PM

Marine Weather Statement — NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL (Sep 18 2026)

The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay Ruskin, FL issued a Marine Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 21:03Z (5:03 PM EDT). The statement indicates near-term marine/weather conditions of concern for the Tampa Bay/Ruskin coastal and offshore marine area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 8/10How 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 warn of hazardous conditions on coastal and offshore waters that can affect mariner safety, small craft, and coastal operations. Local boaters, shipping interests, and coastal communities should be aware and monitor updates from NWS.

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Marine Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:03PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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