Special Marine Warning for Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM

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SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 300 AM EDT. * At 203 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 15 nm southwest of Indian Rocks Beach, moving east at 15 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... Treasure Island Reef, Clearwater Pass, Clearwater Beach, Indian Shore Reef, Madeira Beach Reef, Indian Rocks Beach, and Johns Pass.