First published 9/18/2026, 9:59:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

Special Marine Warning — NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL (issued Sep 18 5:19 PM EDT)

The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay Ruskin, FL issued a Special Marine Warning on Sept 18 at 5:19 PM EDT (published at 2026-09-18T21:19:00Z) effective until 5:45 PM EDT. The alert applies to marine areas near Ruskin/Tampa Bay during the listed period.

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: 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

This is an immediate, localized marine hazard alert issued by the NWS for the Tampa Bay / Ruskin, FL area. It is time-limited and relevant to mariners, coastal operators, and others on or near the water in the affected area while the warning is in effect.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 18 at 5:19PM EDT until September 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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