Special Marine Warning for Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- 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
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What is happening
SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... 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 545 PM EDT. * At 447 PM EDT, scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing...
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... 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 545 PM EDT. * At 447 PM EDT, scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts between 20 nm and 60 nm offshore of Venice north to west of Cedar Key, moving north at 30 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, Md3 Reef, D6 Reef, D2 Reef, Md4 Reef, D1 Reef, D4 Reef, M13 Reef, and D3 Reef.
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Special Marine Warning issued October 9 at 4:49PM EDT until October 9 at 5:45PM 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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