Special Marine Warning Issued
From
City of Cedar Key
Sent
Fri, Jul 31 @ 10:43am
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Description
Special Marine Warning issued July 31 at 10:37AM EDT until July 31 at 12:30PM 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 1230 PM EDT.
* At 1037 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from 19 nm
southwest of Suwannee River to 13 nm southwest of Ozello, moving
south 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...
Cedar Key, Yankeetown, and Crystal River.
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.
