Special Marine Warning Issued
From
City of Cedar Key
Sent
Thu, Oct 12 @ 5:09am
Description
Special Marine Warning issued October 12 at 4:54AM EDT until October 12 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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 700 AM EDT.
* At 453 AM EDT, showers and thunderstorms over the coastal waters
will be capable of producing wind gusts of over 34 knots and
waterspouts. Movement was northeast at 35 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, Hernando Beach, Port Richey, Anclote Key, Bayport, Tarpon
Springs, Cedar Key, Aripeka, and Yankeetown.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EDT for northern and
west central Florida...and the adjacent coastal waters.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
This notification was posted by City of Cedar Key. City of Cedar Key is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
