First published 10/9/2026, 8:14:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 8:14:15 PM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 9 at 3:45PM EDT until October 9 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

The NWS issued a Special Marine Warning for specified Florida coastal waters until 4:45 p.m. EDT after radar indicated strong thunderstorms moving north at 45 knots, with gusts to 34 knots. Boaters were instructed to seek safe harbor immediately.

Why it matters

Boaters in the affected waters were told to seek safe harbor immediately until the storms passed.

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: 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: 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).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial Marine Warning issued October 9 at 3:45PM EDT until October 9 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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