Special Marine Warning Issued
From
City of Cedar Key
Sent
Fri, Jul 4 @ 7:14pm
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Description
Special Marine Warning issued July 4 at 7:01PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM 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...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 701 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Suwannee
River to near Crystal River to 29 nm northeast of Ozello, moving
south at 10 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...
Ozello, Crystal River, Cedar Key, and Yankeetown.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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.
