Special Marine Warning Issued
From
City of Cedar Key
Sent
Mon, May 13 @ 7:04pm
Description
Special Marine Warning issued May 13 at 6:48PM EDT until May 13 at 8:15PM 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 Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM...
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 647 PM EDT, thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were
located along a line extending from 11 nm east of Buckeye Reef to
32 nm southeast of V Tower to 58 nm south of S Tower, moving
southeast at 15 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...
Cedar Key.
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.
