First published 10/10/2026, 4:23:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 4:23:15 AM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 9 at 11:37PM EDT until October 10 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

The National Weather Service in Ruskin issued a Special Marine Warning for Tampa Bay and nearby Florida coastal and offshore waters, citing severe thunderstorms capable of waterspouts and wind gusts of at least 34 knots. The warning was in effect until 12:30 a.m. EDT on October 10.

Why it matters

The warning directs people aboard vessels to get to a secure location and wear life jackets.

Location

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: 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: 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).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial Marine Warning issued October 9 at 11:37PM EDT until October 10 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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