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Frost Advisory issued December 11 at 6:30PM EST until December 12 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Inland Citrus County. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegitation if left uncovered. * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Coastal Levy and Inland Levy Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegitation if left uncovered.
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Frost Advisory issued December 11 at 2:29PM EST until December 12 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Inland and Coastal Levy. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
December 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Small Craft Advisory issued December 8 at 7:30PM EST until December 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * WHAT...North winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued December 8 at 1:16PM EST until December 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...North winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Marine Weather Statement issued December 7 at 11:30PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound... Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM... Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 1130 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fort Myers Beach to 18 nm southwest of Sanibel to 31 nm northwest of R Tower, moving east at 25 knots.
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Marine Weather Statement issued December 7 at 10:28PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound... 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... At 1028 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 nm east of Englewood to 44 nm northwest of R Tower, moving east at 30 knots.
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Marine Weather Statement issued December 7 at 9:50PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound... 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... At 950 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 nm west of Venice Inlet to 52 nm west of Captiva, moving southeast at 25 knots.
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Marine Weather Statement issued December 7 at 8:48PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 847 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 nm southwest of Longboat Key to 56 nm southwest of Venice Inlet, moving east at 30 knots.
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 7:59PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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At 759 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from University to 15 miles southwest of Anna Maria. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... South Tampa, Lake Manatee State Park, Sawgrass Lake Park, South Gate Ridge, Lake Sarasota, Plant City Airport, Tampa Executive Airport, Downtown Saint Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa International Airport, Highpoint, Bradenton Beach, Orient Park, East Lake-Orient Park, Safety Harbor, Southgate, Gulf Gate Estates, Redington Beach, Bayshore Gardens, and The Meadows.
December 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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🚨 Special Marine Warning issued December 7 at 7:43PM EST until December 7 at 8:45PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 🚨
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SMWTBW 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... Tampa Bay waters... 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 845 PM EST. * At 742 PM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Courtney Campbell Causeway to 57 nm southwest of Longboat Pass, moving southeast at 30 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... Terra Ceia Bay, D5 Reef, Manatee Nearshore Reef, Howard Frankland Bridge, Madeira Beach Reef, Longboat Key, Venice Inlet, Cockroach Bay, Md1 Reef, M7 Reef, Anna Maria Island, M8 Reef, M17 Reef, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Southwest Channel, D6 Reef, M1 Reef, Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, and M6 Reef.
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 6:59PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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At 659 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lakeland, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Saint Leo, Busch Gardens, Palm Harbor, Trinity, Hillsborough River State Park, New Port Richey East, St. Leo, Richland, Odessa, Plant City Airport, Tampa Executive Airport, Haines City, Polk City, Winston, Zephyrhills South, Tampa International Airport, New Port Richey, Oldsmar, Cheval, and Orient Park.
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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🚨 Special Marine Warning issued December 7 at 6:43PM EST until December 7 at 7:45PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 🚨
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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... Tampa Bay waters... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 745 PM EST. * At 641 PM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Anclote Key to 44 nm west of Egmont Key, moving southeast at 30 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... Terra Ceia Bay, D5 Reef, Manatee Nearshore Reef, Howard Frankland Bridge, Madeira Beach Reef, Longboat Key, Venice Inlet, Cockroach Bay, Md1 Reef, M7 Reef, Anna Maria Island, M8 Reef, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Southwest Channel, M1 Reef, Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, M6 Reef, D1 Reef, and D4 Reef.
December 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 6:32PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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At 632 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hillsborough River State Park, or near Zephyrhills, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Busch Gardens, Saint Leo, Palm Harbor, Trinity, Hillsborough River State Park, New Port Richey East, Shady Hills, St. Leo, Richland, Odessa, Tampa Executive Airport, Winston, Zephyrhills South, New Port Richey, Oldsmar, Cheval, Safety Harbor, Zephyrhills West, Land O Lakes, and Dade City.
December 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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🚨 Flash Flood Warning issued December 7 at 6:09PM EST until December 7 at 9:15PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 🚨
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FFWTBW The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Hillsborough County in west central Florida... South Central Pasco County in west central Florida... Pinellas County in west central Florida... * Until 915 PM EST. * At 609 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Holiday, East Lake, Keystone, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Trinity, Lake Fern, Odessa, Jay B Starkey Wilderness Park and Crystal Beach.
December 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 5:56PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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At 556 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from Dade City to near Clearwater. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Saint Leo, Busch Gardens, Palm Harbor, Trinity, New Port Richey East, Shady Hills, University Of Tampa, St. Leo, Odessa, Tampa Executive Airport, New Port Richey, Tampa International Airport, Oldsmar, Cheval, Honeymoon Island, Orient Park, East Lake-Orient Park, Safety Harbor, Zephyrhills West, and Land O Lakes.
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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🚨 Special Marine Warning issued December 7 at 5:42PM EST until December 7 at 6:45PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 🚨
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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... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 645 PM EST. * At 542 PM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 26 nm northwest of Anclote Key to 67 nm west of Egmont Key, moving east at 30 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... Clearwater Pass, Anclote Key, Port Richey, Clearwater Beach, Indian Shore Reef, Madeira Beach Reef, Tarpon Springs, Pass-A-Grille Reef, Indian Rocks Beach, and Dunedin.
December 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 5:32PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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At 532 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Palm Harbor, or near Clearwater, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Palm Harbor, Trinity, Westchase, Crystal Beach, Clearwater, Town N Country, East Lake, Oldsmar, Honeymoon Island, Safety Harbor, Caladesi Island, Keystone, Citrus Park, and Tampa.
December 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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🚨 Special Marine Warning issued December 7 at 4:50PM EST until December 7 at 5:45PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 🚨
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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... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 545 PM EST. * At 449 PM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 39 nm southwest of Cedar Key to 68 nm west of Anclote Key, moving southeast at 30 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... Ozello, Anclote Key, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin.
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 6 at 12:53AM EST until December 6 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1/2 nautical mile. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 6 at 12:11AM EST until December 6 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
December 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 28 at 12:31PM EST until November 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Rip Current Statement issued November 28 at 2:29AM EST until November 29 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
November 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Dense Fog Advisory issued November 27 at 6:26AM EST until November 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to as low as 1/4 mile. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 knots and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to as low as 1/4 mile. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 knots and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 27 at 12:51AM EST until November 29 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Dense Fog Advisory issued November 24 at 5:19AM EST until November 24 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to one nautical mile or less. * WHERE...Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... * WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to one nautical mile or less. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters and Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM. However, the main area over the near shore waters will be from around Sarasota north through Tarpon Springs. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM