Special Marine Warning Issued
From
City of Cedar Key
Sent
Wed, Dec 11 @ 8:53am
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Description
Special Marine Warning issued December 11 at 8:46AM EST until December 11 at 9:45AM EST 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 945 AM EST.
* At 846 AM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 22 nm west of
Suwannee River to 56 nm south of V Tower to 63 nm south of S Tower,
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, Bayport, Yankeetown, Cedar
Key, and Aripeka.
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.
