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Special Marine Warning issued October 7 at 7:32AM EDT until October 7 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

A severe thunderstorm near Anclote Key was nearly stationary and capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts of at least 34 knots. The warning directed boaters to move to safe harbor until the hazardous weather passed.

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
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

Why it matters

The source warns that waterspouts, strong gusts, and suddenly higher waves could endanger boats and advises people aboard to wear life jackets.

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