Special Marine Warning for Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM +2 more

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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... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... * Until 1130 PM EDT. * At 958 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Suwannee River to 19 nm southwest of Ozello to 42 nm southwest of Longboat Pass, moving northeast at 35 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... Terra Ceia Bay, D5 Reef, Manatee Nearshore Reef, Howard Frankland Bridge, Madeira Beach Reef, Longboat Key, Tierra Verde, Belleair Beach, Cockroach Bay, Md1 Reef, M7 Reef, Anna Maria Island, Hernando Beach, Saint Armands Key, M8 Reef, M17 Reef, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Southwest Channel, D6 Reef, and M1 Reef.