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 1215 PM EDT. * At 1136 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm northwest...
What the bulletin says to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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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 1215 PM EDT. * At 1136 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm northwest of Anclote Key, moving southeast at 25 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... Hernando Beach, Aripeka, Port Richey, and Bayport.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 23 at 11:37AM EDT until August 23 at 12:15PM 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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