Special Marine Warning Issued
From
City of Cedar Key
Sent
Thu, Jul 24 @ 9:23pm
Where
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Description
Special Marine Warning issued July 24 at 9:21PM EDT until July 24 at 10:15PM 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 1015 PM EDT.
* At 921 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 29 nm south of
Suwannee River to 13 nm west of Yankeetown to near Cedar Key,
moving northwest at 20 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.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
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.
