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Special Marine Warning issued October 6 at 2:44PM EDT until October 6 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

The National Weather Service issued a marine warning for coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs, Florida, after radar indicated a nearly stationary severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and 34-knot wind gusts. The warning instructed boaters to move to safe harbor immediately.

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
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

Why it matters

The source warns that waterspouts could overturn boats and hazardous seas could develop.

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