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

Full official description

Bulletin details

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 1230 AM EDT. * At 1136 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from Suwannee River to 6 nm west of Bayport to 18 nm southwest of Anna Maria, 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... D5 Reef, Howard Frankland Bridge, Madeira Beach Reef, Tierra Verde, Belleair Beach, Cockroach Bay, Anna Maria Island, Hernando Beach, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Southwest Channel, Tampa Bay, St. Pete Beach, Hillsborough Bay, Honeymoon Island, Crystal River, Redington Beach, D1 Reef, D4 Reef, Courtney Campbell Causeway, and Clearwater Pass.