First published 10/9/2026, 8:28:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 8:28:15 AM UTC

NWS Tampa Bay issues marine warning for Florida Gulf waters until 5:00 AM EDT

The warning covers waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood and from Englewood to Tarpon Springs, extending 20 to 60 nautical miles offshore, until 5:00 AM EDT. The source reports thunderstorms with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and directs vessels to move to safe harbor.

Why it matters

The source advises people aboard to wear life jackets and directs vessels to seek safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Location

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: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The 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: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial Marine Warning issued October 9 at 3:53AM EDT until October 9 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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