Special Marine Warning Issued
From
Yankeetown
Sent
Tue, May 14 @ 10:49am
Description
Special Marine Warning issued May 14 at 10:46AM EDT until May 14 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
SMWTBW
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...
Tampa Bay waters...
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 1145 AM EDT.
* At 1045 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 6 nm east of
Hernando Beach to 17 nm west of Indian Rocks Beach to 40 nm west of
Egmont Key, moving east at 25 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts to nearly 50 knots, and small
hail.
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, Clearwater Beach, Bayport, Madeira Beach
Reef, Tarpon Springs, Yankeetown, D1 Reef, Indian Rocks Beach,
Dunedin, Treasure Island Reef, Hernando Beach, Clearwater Pass,
Port Richey, Anclote Key, Indian Shore Reef, Saint Pete Beach Reef,
Pass-A-Grille Reef, and Aripeka.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EDT for northern and
west central Florida...and the adjacent coastal waters.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
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