Special Marine Warning

FROM: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
AREA: Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
SENT: 2026-07-20T05:30:00-04:00

Special Marine Warning issued July 20 at 5:30AM EDT until July 20 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

SMWTBW

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for…
Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM…
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20
NM…

* Until 630 AM EDT.

* At 530 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Anclote Key,
moving north at 30 knots.

HAZARD…Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…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…
Anclote Key and Tarpon Springs.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T06:30:00-04:00