Special Marine Warning Issued
From
Town of Inglis
Sent
Fri, May 17 @ 8:39am
Description
Special Marine Warning issued May 17 at 8:24AM EDT until May 17 at 10:00AM 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 1000 AM EDT.
* At 823 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 25 nm west of Bayport, moving east at 40
knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 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 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, and Aripeka.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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.
