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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
626 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM...
  Tampa Bay waters...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 625 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
  waterspouts was located over Johns Pass, moving west at 10 knots.

  HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.

  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...
  Treasure Island Reef, Indian Shore Reef, Madeira Beach Reef,
  Pass-A-Grille Reef, Indian Rocks Beach, Johns Pass, and Saint Pete
  Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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LAT...LON 2772 8269 2763 8306 2796 8307 2787 8270
      2782 8270
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 086DEG 21KT 2781 8280 

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS

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