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Storm Surge Watch issued October 8 at 5:13PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published October 8, 2026 5:15 pm • Updated October 8, 2026 5:15 pm • Florida

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Cedar Key - Yankeetown - Fowler Bluff * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 20 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT…

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED – Cedar Key – Yankeetown – Fowler Bluff * WIND – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind – Peak Wind Forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 20 mph – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph – The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. – PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. – PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical winds at this time. – ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. – POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None – Little to no potential impacts from…

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