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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Special Marine Warning

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

1027 AM EST Sat Feb 28 2026



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...



* Until 1100 AM EST.



* At 1027 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing

  waterspouts was located near Englewood, moving east 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...

  Manasota Key and Englewood.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.



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LAT...LON 2684 8244 2700 8251 2708 8238 2706 8237

      2693 8227 2692 8227

TIME...MOT...LOC 1527Z 281DEG 19KT 2695 8243 



WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE

HAIL...0.00IN

WIND...>34KTS



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