Special Marine Warning Issued
From
Yankeetown
Sent
Mon, Jun 19 @ 5:26pm
Description
Special Marine Warning issued June 19 at 5:12PM EDT until June 19 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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 645 PM EDT.
* At 512 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 23 nm west of
Suwannee River to 29 nm south of V Tower, moving southeast at 25
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, Crystal River, Hernando Beach, Port Richey, Bayport,
Yankeetown, Cedar Key, and Aripeka.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
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