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
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What you need to know
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- 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
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What is happening
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...
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
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.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 23 at 4:29AM EDT until August 23 at 5:30AM 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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