First published 10/9/2026, 3:46:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 3:46:15 AM UTC

Storm Surge Watch issued October 8 at 10:57PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

The NWS issued a Storm Surge Watch for Coastal Levy, including Cedar Key, Yankeetown, and Fowler Bluff. The forecast says life-threatening surge is possible, with inundation of 2–4 feet above ground in surge-prone areas through Saturday morning.

Why it matters

The watch identifies a possible life-threatening storm surge threat in the named coastal area.

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: 6/10How 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: 3/10The 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: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceStorm Surge Watch issued October 8 at 10:57PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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