Special Marine Warning Issued
From
Town of Inglis
Sent
Tue, Jan 9 @ 12:49pm
Description
Special Marine Warning issued January 9 at 12:40PM EST until January 9 at 2:45PM EST 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 245 PM EST.
* At 1239 PM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 21 nm
southeast of Buckeye Reef to 34 nm southeast of V Tower to 79 nm
south of S Tower, moving east at 40 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts in excess of 50 knots.
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 50 knots and
suddenly higher waves. Boats could sustain significant
damage or capsize. Make sure all on board are wearing
life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Ozello, Crystal River, Hernando Beach, Port Richey, Bayport,
Yankeetown, Cedar Key, Aripeka, and Anclote Key.
This notification was posted by Town of Inglis. Town of Inglis 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.