Special Marine Warning Issued
From
Yankeetown
Sent
Sun, Aug 23 @ 4:43am
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Description
Special Marine Warning issued August 23 at 4:29AM EDT until August 23 at 5:30AM 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 530 AM EDT.
* At 429 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 nm southeast of Cedar Key to 32 nm southwest of
Suwannee River, moving east at 15 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...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 immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
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