First published 9/18/2026, 8:44:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:44:15 PM

Special Marine Warning — NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL (Sep 18 3:11PM–4:00PM EDT)

The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay Ruskin, FL issued a Special Marine Warning effective September 18 from 3:11 PM EDT until 4:00 PM EDT for marine areas served by that office.

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: 3/10How 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

Special Marine Warnings indicate hazardous, short‑lived conditions that can threaten small craft and mariner safety in the affected marine zones. Mariners and others on the water in the Tampa Bay/Ruskin area should take immediate precautions.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 18 at 3:11PM EDT until September 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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