Special Marine Warning for Tampa Bay waters
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What is happening
SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Tampa Bay waters... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 825 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Howard Frankland Bridge to near Johns Pass, moving east at 10 knots....
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
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Bulletin details
SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Tampa Bay waters... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 825 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Howard Frankland Bridge to near Johns Pass, moving east at 10 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... Hillsborough Bay, Gandy Bridge, Old Tampa Bay, Howard Frankland Bridge, Courtney Campbell Causeway, and Clearwater.
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Special Marine Warning issued October 7 at 8:26PM EDT until October 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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