Special Marine Warning Issued
From
Yankeetown
Sent
Sat, Aug 3 @ 2:35pm
Description
Special Marine Warning issued August 3 at 2:24PM EDT until August 3 at 3:30PM 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 330 PM EDT.
* At 224 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 13 nm
southeast of Crystal River to near Aripeka, moving northwest at 15
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, Port Richey, Bayport, Yankeetown, Cedar Key,
and Hernando Beach.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
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