Station Name: Egmont Channel Entrance, FL (214)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Egmont Key, FL 33715
Hillsborough County

GPS Coordinates: 27.59, -82.931

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Marine Warning issued August 3 at 7:59AM EDT until August 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 7:59 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

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... Tampa Bay waters... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 900 AM EDT. * At 758 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Indian Rocks Beach to 13 nm west of Johns Pass to 18 nm west of Egmont Key, moving east at 15 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... Terra Ceia Bay, Clearwater Beach, Madeira Beach Reef, Old Tampa Bay, Howard Frankland Bridge, Cockroach Bay, Treasure Island Reef, Anna Maria Island, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Saint Pete Beach Reef, Southwest Channel, Port Manatee Reef, Manatee 1 Mile Reef, Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Johns Pass, Manatee 3 Mile North Reef, Manatee 7 Mile South Reef, Gandy Bridge, and Egmont Key.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 7:18AM EDT until August 3 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Florida, including the following county, Pinellas. * WHEN...Until 915 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 718 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, South Highpoint, Harbor Bluffs, Ridgecrest, East Lake, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Caladesi Island, Crystal Beach, Honeymoon Island and Belleair Shores. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.