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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Special Marine Warning

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

1137 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026



The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a



* Special Marine Warning for...

  Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20

  NM...

  Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM...



* Until 1215 PM EDT.



* At 1136 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm northwest

  of Anclote Key, moving southeast at 25 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...

  Hernando Beach, Aripeka, Port Richey, and Bayport.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.



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LAT...LON 2861 8264 2837 8262 2824 8267 2819 8271

      2817 8324 2854 8333

TIME...MOT...LOC 1536Z 306DEG 26KT 2834 8293 



HAIL...0.00IN

WIND...>34KTS



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