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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 9:54 AM Oct. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 700 AM EDT. * At 553 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 32 nm west of Longboat Pass to 23 nm west of Venice Inlet to 30 nm southwest of Don Pedro Island, moving north at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, damage vessels, and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... D5 Reef, Md3 Reef, Manatee 7 Mile South Reef, M6 Reef, D2 Reef, M9 Reef, M4 Reef, D1 Reef, D4 Reef, Md1 Reef, M7 Reef, M8 Reef, M17 Reef, D6 Reef, M10 Reef, M5 Reef, M1 Reef, Md4 Reef, Bob Johnson Reef, and M13 Reef. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:46 AM Oct. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...East winds around 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs out to 60 NM including the Tampa Bay waters. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:06 PM Oct. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:06 PM Oct. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
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