First published 9/19/2026, 8:11:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 8:11:15 PM

Special Marine Warning issued September 19 at 3:47PM EDT until September 19 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay (Ruskin, FL) issued a Special Marine Warning on Sept 19 at 3:47 PM EDT, in effect until 4:30 PM EDT the same day. The warning targets marine areas served by the Ruskin NWS office (Tampa Bay region).

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: 9/10How 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: 6/10The 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: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 10/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Marine Warnings indicate hazardous marine conditions (e.g., strong winds, sudden storms, high waves, or waterspouts) that can threaten small boats, mariners, and coastal operations in the affected area during the brief warning window.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 19 at 3:47PM EDT until September 19 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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