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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:10PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
The National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay Ruskin, FL issued a Special Weather Statement at 5:10 PM EDT on 2026-09-18 for the Tampa Bay/Ruskin, FL area (see source link).
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
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 5/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 7/10
Why it matters
Special Weather Statements flag developing or ongoing hazardous weather conditions that can affect safety, property, and travel for people in the named area. Local residents and travelers should monitor local forecasts and follow any guidance from authorities.

