Special Marine Warning Issued
From
Yankeetown
Sent
Wed, Apr 3 @ 11:04am
Description
Special Marine Warning issued April 3 at 10:54AM EDT until April 3 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
SMWTBW
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 100 PM EDT.
* At 1054 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 18 nm
northwest of Suwannee River to 34 nm southeast of V Tower to 43 nm
southeast of S Tower, moving east at 35 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 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 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, Anclote Key,
Bayport, Yankeetown, Cedar Key, Aripeka, and Tarpon Springs.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for northern and
west central Florida...and the adjacent coastal waters.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
This notification was posted by Yankeetown. Yankeetown 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.
