First published 10/6/2026, 8:34:15 PM · Last updated 10/6/2026, 8:34:15 PM

Special Marine Warning issued October 6 at 4:10PM EDT until October 6 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

The NWS issued a Special Marine Warning for Tampa Bay and nearby coastal waters after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts. The alert instructed people to seek safe harbor immediately and was valid until 4:45 PM EDT.

Illustrative image: Dark grey storm clouds in the sky above the parking lot of the Hillsboro Plaza shopping plaza in Tampa, Florida, United States, in the afternoon on 17 July 2026. Rain and thunder/lightning began within about half an hour. — MatthewHoobin/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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: 7/10How 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: 3/10The 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: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The warning states that waterspouts can overturn boats and create hazardous seas.

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Special Marine Warning issued October 6 at 4:10PM EDT until October 6 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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