Special Marine Warning Issued

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Special Marine Warning issued December 29 at 10:50AM EST until December 29 at 12:15PM 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 1215 PM EST.

* At 1047 AM EST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 8 nm northwest
of Suwannee River to 39 nm southeast of V Tower, moving east at 40
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 and Yankeetown.

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

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